A USAF F-22 stealth fighter suffered a mishap on the morning of Apr. 12. According to the Okinawa Defense Bureau, the jet had a landing gear issue while being towed.
Category: Air Force
Hungary welcomes first C-390 for testing
Hungary gears up to welcome its first Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft on Apr. 12. The aircraft, manufactured in Brazil, will arrive at Kecskemét air base for a three-week testing period, marking a significant step towards replacing the Hungarian Air Force’s (HAF) existing fleet of An-26 turboprop transports.
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force partner on ISR mission platform studies
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have announced a collaboration to explore adaptations of existing Embraer platforms for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
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RNZAF P-8A Poseidon makes maiden deployment for UN sanctions enforcement
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is deploying a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew for the sixth time in support of UN Security Council sanctions enforcement against North Korea. This deployment marks several significant firsts for the RNZAF’s newest maritime patrol platform.
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CNN embeds on 33-Hour B-52 bomber mission showcasing aircraft’s endurance
CNN recently gained exclusive access to a 33-hour mission aboard a B-52H Stratofortress bomber, one of the longest flights conducted by the US Air Force. The mission, codenamed MYLAR11, showcased the B-52’s endurance and adaptability despite its Cold War-era origins.
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