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Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot dies in training accident

Posted on February 7, 2025 by alert5

A tragic accident has claimed the life of an Air Force of Zimbabwe student pilot during a training mission near Gweru. Air Lieutenant Nesbert Tambudza was killed when his Karakorum-8 (K-8) jet trainer crashed approximately 5 kilometres east of Guinea Fowl. The accident occurred on Feb. 6th.

Danie van der Merwe from Cape Town, South Africa, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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FA-50PH fighters and B-1Bs team up in bilateral air patrol

Posted on February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 by alert5

In a display of military cooperation, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) conducted a joint air exercise over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Feb. 4. The exercise involved three PAF FA-50PH aircraft and two USAF B-1 supersonic bombers.

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Taiwan seeks six E-2D Hawkeyes

Posted on February 5, 2025 by alert5

Amidst a backdrop of escalating regional tensions and a palpable sense of urgency, Taiwan has made a formal request to the United States for six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, local media reported. The request occurs at a time when the E-2D production line is active, fulfilling orders for both Japan and France, which may facilitate a smoother acquisition process.

220505-N-KD414-0130 An An E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, assigned to the “Black Eagles” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, stands by during a sunset onboard Point Mugu Apr. 30, 2022. NBVC is comprised of three distinct facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, and San Nicolas Island. It is the largest employer in Ventura County and actively protects California’s largest coastal wetlands through its award-winning environmental programs.

Indonesia Air Force Chief reveals delivery timeline for Rafale, A400M

Posted on February 4, 2025 by alert5

At an Air Force Leadership meeting on Feb. 3rd, Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, revealed the delivery timeline for both the Airbus A400M transport aircraft and Dassault Rafale fighter jets.

Graphic: Airbus
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LJDAM integration on F-35 progresses with successful dual external release

Posted on February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 by alert5

The F-35’s United Operational Test Team has successfully conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) from an F-35. This successful test, which took place at Edwards Air Force Base, California, marks a critical milestone in integrating the LJDAM across all variants of the 5th-generation fighter.

Photo: U.S. Air Force
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