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The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) has received its second KC-390 Millennium aircraft, significantly bolstering its airlift and strategic transport capabilities. This latest addition, tail number 26902, arrived at Base Aérea N.º 11 in Beja on Jun. 28th after a journey from Brazil with technical stops.
Photo: FAP
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Saab, a leading Swedish defense and aerospace company, has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C). This agreement, valued at approximately $270 million, underscores Sweden’s commitment to strengthening its air and maritime surveillance capabilities.
Photo: Saab
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(H/T to Aviacionline)
Embraer recently hosted a C-390 flight carrying Marcin Walków, a Polish journalist with money.pl. This glimpse inside Brazil’s twin-engine transport aircraft comes as Poland’s Ministry of National Defense weighs the possibility of acquiring this versatile airplane.
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The U.S. Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) recently concluded a bilateral exercise, Falcon Talon 2024, held at Mushaf Air Force Base in Pakistan from Jun. 1st to 11th. The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and strengthening ties between the two air forces through a combination of flying missions and ground-based training scenarios.
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European and Japanese fighter jets will engage in a series of joint training exercises over Japan scheduled for next month, as part of the larger Pacific Skies 24 initiative. These exercises aim to enhance the tactical skills of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and strengthen defense cooperation between participating nations.
Photo: Luftwaffe
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