Category: Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are gearing up for the second iteration of Exercise Udarashakti, a bilateral air combat training exercise. According to a social media post by the RMAF, preparations were underway following a Concept Development Conference (CDC) held at the Kuantan Air Base in Malaysia from Apr. 25th to 27th.

Photo: RMAF
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The US Air Force recently conducted a training exercise focused on Independent Pilot Off-Station Procedures (IPOP) for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on Apr. 1st, the exercise aimed to equip F-35 pilots with the skills necessary to operate in austere environments with limited support personnel.

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The Croatian Air Force (Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo i protuzračna obrana, HRZ i PZO) officially received its first six Rafale fighter jets in a ceremony held on Apr. 25, at the 91st operational base near Zagreb. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing military modernization efforts.

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Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas is preparing to welcome a multinational contingent of fighter jets as it gears up to host the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) pilot training program for the F-35 Lightning II. The base is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to accommodate the program, with training expected to begin later this year.

SMSGT DENNIS L. BRAMBL, USAF, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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