Category: Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) has initiated a pilot program to test the effectiveness of a larger fighter squadron in South Korea. As part of this initiative, the 36th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base will receive nine F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, creating a temporary “Super Squadron” with a total of 31 aircraft.

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Multiple aircraft from the contingent of Pacific Skies 24 have touched down in Darwin, Australia, on Jul. 20th after a long journey from Japan. Marking another leg of a strategic deployment showcasing European cooperation and military capabilities.

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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) successfully hosted the annual Exercise Pitch Black Flying Display at Mindil Beach yesterday, Jul. 18th. The free, non-ticketed event drew crowds eager to witness a spectacular showcase of international military aircraft.

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Greece is considering the potential transfer of 32 older F-16 Block 30 fighter jets to Ukraine as the war-torn nation seeks to bolster its air defense capabilities. This decision comes as Greece embarks on a significant modernization of its own air force, upgrading existing F-16s and acquiring new Rafale and potentially F-35 fighter jets.

Tim Felce [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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