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HMS Prince of Wales and 809 NAS unite for Exercise Strike Warrior

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Navy is once again operating fast jets from a British aircraft carrier after a 15-year hiatus. The UK Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, has assembled in the North Sea for Exercise Strike Warrior. This exercise marks the integration of 809 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) and its F-35B Lightning stealth fighters and is a crucial step in restoring the Royal Navy’s carrier strike capability. This signifies Britain’s commitment to global power projection.

Photo: Royal Navy

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U.S. government donates King Air 360ER to Sri Lanka Air Force

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by alert5

In a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s maritime security and sovereignty, the United States has gifted a Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The official handover ceremony, held at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to regional stability in the Indian Ocean.

Photo: U.S. State Department
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U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School spins into the future with A-29 Super Tucano

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) at Edwards Air Force Base welcomed three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, marking the first new aircraft addition to the school’s fleet in almost 30 years. This acquisition represents a significant boost to the school’s flight test and training capabilities, particularly in the crucial area of spin testing.

Three A-29 Super Tucanos conduct a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 18., where they will join a unique fleet at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. (Air Force photo by Richard Gonzales)

Dassault Aviation kicks off Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Program for future Rafale F5 Standard

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by alert5

Dassault Aviation has announced the launch of a new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) programme as part of the future Rafale F5 standard. The announcement was made by Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, on Oct. 8 during a ceremony at the Saint-Dizier air base to mark the 60th anniversary of the French Strategic Air Forces (FAS). The event also marked the 90th anniversary of the French Air and Space Force.

Photo: Dassault
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Delivery of T-50TH to Thailand completed

Posted on October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 by alert5

CJ Logistics, a South Korean logistics company, recently transported the final two T-50TH fighter jets from the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) manufacturing facility in Sacheon, South Korea to the Takhli Air Base in Thailand. This delivery completes Thailand’s order for 12 T-50TH aircraft. Thailand first ordered four T-50TH jets in September 2015, and then ordered eight more in July, 2017.

Photo: CJ Logistics
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