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Two aircraft belonging to the French Patrouille de France aerobatic display team collided during a training exercise near Saint-Dizier air base on the afternoon of Mar. 25. The incident, involving two Alpha Jet aircraft, occurred at approximately 15:35 local time.
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A Chinese-built K-8 trainer aircraft belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed in the Wariyapola area, Kurunegala, Mar. 21st. The aircraft, which is used for advanced pilot training at the SLAF Base in Katunayake, was undertaking a routine training exercise at the time of the incident.
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A new chapter in Malaysian-Australian defence collaboration has begun with a ground-breaking ceremony on Mar. 20 at RMAF Butterworth. The ceremony signified the commencement of the Malaysia – Australia Infrastructure Airfield Works Project (Stage 1). This joint initiative underscores the strong bilateral defence relationship between the two nations, which is underpinned by Australia’s Australian Defence Force (ADF) presence at Butterworth, shared engagement under the Five Power Defence Arrangements, and defence cooperation activities, also known as the Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Program (MAJDP).
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Fort Smith’s burgeoning role in global F-35 fighter pilot training has taken on sharper definition, with the price tag for the training centre now estimated at $1.2 billion, a notable climb from earlier projections of around $800 million. This development at Ebbing Air National Guard Base was brought into focus during a recent meeting of the Fort Smith Regional Airport Commission, where the scope and timeline of the ambitious project were further detailed.
aircraft at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort SMith, Arkansas on December 23, 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the Foreign Military Sales training program and highlights the strong partnership between the U.S. and Poland. The aircraft’s arrival will kickstart Polish pilot training at Ebbing ANGB, beginning in January 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by A1C Miles Chrisman)
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a highly advanced stealth fighter jet, represents a substantial and often debated military acquisition for any nation. Presently, both Portugal and Canada are at a critical juncture, re-evaluating their strategies concerning the procurement of these aircraft manufactured in the United States. These reassessments are occurring within a dynamic environment, influenced by evolving geopolitical landscapes and internal political and economic factors.
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