The Republic of Singapore Air Force has equipped its upgraded F-16 fighter fleet with Israeli-made electronic countermeasures systems, according to recent observations of an aircraft from 143 Squadron.
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Canadian Hornets execute first-ever highway landing during Estonian exercise
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-188 Hornet fighters successfully completed touch-and-go landings on a section of Estonian highway on Oct. 13, marking the first time Canada’s fighter force has conducted such operations. The maneuvers, performed on the Jägala-Käravete section of Piibe Highway, demonstrate the RCAF’s operational progress in adopting dispersed operations concepts under NATO’s collective defense framework.

Photo: Master Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Servic
Photo: Master-Corporal Bélynda Casse, Imaging Services, 3 Wing Bagotville
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India and Indonesia Air Force to conduct air refueling training
The Indian Air Force and Indonesian Air Force concluded their sixth bilateral Air Staff Talks on Oct. 10, agreeing to establish a coordination forum for their Su-30 fighter fleets and develop a joint air-to-air refueling training program.

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Japan, Philippines apply new military access pact to first joint operations
Japan and the Philippines are applying their Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) for the first time to joint military operations, implementing the defense pact through both a training exercise and an active humanitarian mission.

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Thailand becomes first customer for Airbus A330 MRTT+
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has made aviation history by becoming the first customer to order Airbus’s next-generation A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). The order, announced Sept. 25, marks a important milestone for Airbus as it transitions its tanker program from the legacy A330-200 to the more advanced A330neo variant.

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