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NATO Pilots test mettle in high-G dogfights at Ramstein 1v1

Posted on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 by alert5

The skies over Ramstein Air Base, Germany, were abuzz with activity recently as NATO pilots participated in Ramstein 1v1, a unique exercise focused on honing basic fighter maneuvers (BFM). This first-of-its-kind event, hosted by U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), saw 37 aircraft from nine NATO countries engage in simulated dogfights, pushing themselves and their machines to the limit.

An acoustic piano burns as part of a closing ceremony, signaling the end of a simulated aerial combat exercise June 6, 2024, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The piano burning is rooted in a tradition from World War II in which a piano was burnt in memory of fighter pilots who were killed in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Conrad)

RTAF to form selection committee for new fighter aircraft

Posted on June 11, 2024June 10, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is gearing up for a critical decision as it prepares to select its next generation of fighter jets. This month, a selection committee will be formed to evaluate proposals from two frontrunners: the Saab Gripen E/F and the Lockheed Martin F-16. This procurement plan valued at approximately $530 million aims to bolster the RTAF’s capabilities with a squadron of four new aircraft.

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Ukrainian Air Force general discusses indigenous glide bombs, F-16 integration, and Gripen ambitions

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by alert5

In a wide-ranging interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Donbas.Realii project, Brig. Gen. Sergiy Golubtsov, Chief of Aviation for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, discussed the ongoing integration of Western weapons and future plans for advanced Western fighter jets.

A Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS-39C Gripen flies along side a B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 21-3, May 31, 2021. During the single-day mission, Allied Sky, three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers along with 93 other allied aircraft flew over all 30 NATO nations in Europe and North America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jael Laborn)

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Oregon Air National Guard receives its first F-15EX

Posted on June 7, 2024 by alert5

The first F-15EX fighter for the Oregon Air National Guard have arrived at Portland Air National Guard Base on Jun. 5th.

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Largest ever Exercise Pitch Black to feature Italian aircraft carrier Cavour

Posted on June 6, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced that the upcoming Exercise Pitch Black, taking place from Jul. 12th to Aug. 2nd, 2024, will be the largest in its 43-year history. This significant international military exercise will see the participation of the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour, along with its embarked AV-8B Harrier II and F-35B Lightning II fighter jets.

Stephen & Katherine from Burton on Trent, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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