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Czech Republic initiates talks with Embraer for C-390 aircraft acquisition

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The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces has officially launched negotiations with Embraer for the acquisition of the cutting-edge Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This decision comes following a comprehensive market assessment and analysis by the Ministry of Defense, which identified the C-390 as the ideal solution to fulfill the operational requirements of the Czech Army.


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Philippines to buy 3 C-130J-30 tranports

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In a significant development for the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines has issued a Notice to Proceed for the acquisition of three Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 “Super Hercules” aircraft. These brand-new aircraft are set to bolster the PAF’s tactical and transport capabilities, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s defense strategy.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Stratolaunch collaborates with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Hypersonic flight test

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Stratolaunch, LLC, a leading aerospace company, has announced a significant partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the upcoming maiden flight test of their second reusable cutting-edge Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-3.

Stratolaunch’s Roc and Talon-A 1 (TA-1) are positioned outside as an integrated system during a propulsion system test for the TA-1 hypersonic vehicle on Aug. 19, 2023.

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U.S. clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina

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The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter approving the transfer to Jorge Argüello, Argentina’s ambassador to United States on Oct. 11.

F-16 Royal Danish Air Force Diamond Formation at Danish Air Show 2014-06-22
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RSAF officer bags plethora of awards while attending UTPS 23-15

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Vance Air Force Base, a hub of aviation excellence, witnessed a momentous occasion on October 6, 2023, as 22 aspiring aviators from Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-15 received their wings. The ceremony, held under clear Oklahoman skies, marked the culmination of their rigorous training journey and the beginning of their promising careers.


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