Exercise Agile Reaper 24-1 is taking place in Tinian

The skies above the remote Pacific island of Tinian recently witnessed a resurgence of American airpower. Once home to the B-29 Superfortresses that helped end World War II, Tinian served as a key location for Exercise Agile Reaper 24-1 (AR 24-1), showcasing the U.S. Air Force’s next generation of power projection capabilities.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway for takeoff during exercise Agile Reaper 24-1 at Tinian International Airport, Northern Mariana Islands, April 10, 2024. Pacific Air Forces is resolute in the collective defense of a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. PACAF projects strength by exercising unique American capabilities, generating new strategic dilemmas for authoritarian regimes. PACAF will enhance interoperability and integration between systems, platforms, and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Britten)

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USAF pioneers digital acquisition for Light Reconnaissance Aircraft in FMS Deals

The US Air Force (USAF) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate is pioneering a digital acquisition process for light reconnaissance aircraft destined for Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This initiative, spearheaded by a newly formed Digital PAQuisitions Team, aims to significantly reduce development and fielding times for partner nations.

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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 KecskemĂ©t 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.

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