Switzerland has decided to replace its F-5 Tigers with the Saab Gripen NGs. Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer said the Gripen won due to lower acquisition costs and 30-year life-cycle costs.
Category: Air Force
USAF EWO is first fully qualified EA-6B instructor
Maj. Martin Rann is the first U.S. Air Force electronic warfare officer to upgrade and become a fully qualified instructor teaching Navy pilots flight maneuvers in the EA-6B Prowler.
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USAF delays F-22 oxygen report
The U.S. Air Force has decided to delay the release of a report by a scientific advisory board on oxygen problems with the F-22.
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USAF training more UAV pilots than fighter and bomber pilots combined
Starting from this year, the U.S. Air Force will produce more drone pilots than its fighter and bomber pilots combined.
RAF Hawk T2, Tucano resuming flights
The Royal Air Force has lifted the flying suspensions for the Hawk T2 and Tucano. Flying bans for the Hawk T1 remains.