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Belgium marks first fight of MQ-9B

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by alert5

The MQ-9B SkyGuardian has taken a crucial step towards operational service with the Belgian Air Force as the first of four ordered aircraft completed its inaugural flight, which took place on Feb. 20th. The flight originated from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.’s (GA-ASI) Desert Horizon Flight Operations Facility in El Mirage, California. This event marks a crucial step in Belgium’s acquisition of a fleet of four MQ-9B aircraft.

Photo: General Atomics
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Final USAF active-duty F-15C made historic last flight in Japan

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by alert5

The U.S Air Force’s 18th Wing conducted the final flight of a Kadena F-15C Eagle, marking not only the end of the aircraft’s 45-year legacy at the base but also the last flight of any active-duty F-15C in the U.S. Air Force. The milestone event, which follows the base’s “Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration” held in April 2023, coincided with a major organizational transformation as the base activated the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) on Jan. 24.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel
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Two Patrouille de France Aircraft collide during practice

Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by alert5

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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Sri Lanka Air Force K-8 crashes in Kurunegala

Posted on March 22, 2025 by alert5

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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Ground broken on Joint Malaysia-Australia infrastructure upgrade at RMAF Butterworth

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by alert5

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).

Photo: RMAF

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