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The future of aerial combat took flight recently when U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall flew in the front seat of the X-62A VISTA, a specially modified aircraft designed to test cutting-edge autonomous flight capabilities.
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The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) is set to receive a significant upgrade with the recent order of six H145M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. This agreement signifies a modernization effort for Brunei’s air force, phasing out its aging BO105 fleet.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are gearing up for the second iteration of Exercise Udarashakti, a bilateral air combat training exercise. According to a social media post by the RMAF, preparations were underway following a Concept Development Conference (CDC) held at the Kuantan Air Base in Malaysia from Apr. 25th to 27th.
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The US Air Force recently conducted a training exercise focused on Independent Pilot Off-Station Procedures (IPOP) for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. Held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on Apr. 1st, the exercise aimed to equip F-35 pilots with the skills necessary to operate in austere environments with limited support personnel.
Saab achieved a significant accomplishment in its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) program on April 18, 2024, with the delivery of the fourth aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This latest delivery comes just four years after the UAE received their first GlobalEye, showcasing the program’s efficient execution.
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