Category: Air Force
Canada strengthens Continental Defence with purchase of Airbus A330 MRTTs
In a bid to bolster its continental defence capabilities, the Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and the conversion of five used A330-200s. With an order value of approximately CAD $3 billion, this Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) initiative aims to replace the ageing CC-150 Polaris (A310 MRTT) fleet currently operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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55th Operations Group Detachment 1 established at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for enhanced Indo-Pacific operations
In response to the ever-increasing combatant command and national intelligence requirements in the Indo-Pacific region, the 55th Operations Group Detachment 1 has been recently established at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The primary goal of this new detachment is to serve as a strategic launch and recovery point for RC-135V/W Rivet Joint operations and exercises within the region. This development comes as a significant step towards providing the necessary flexibility and responsiveness needed to meet the growing intelligence demands in the area.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moises Vasquez
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Italian Air Force F-35s, KC-767s and G550 deploying to Japan
From Aug. 4th to 8th, Komatsu air base in Japan will witness a historic joint exercise, as the Italian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force come together to improve tactical skills and foster mutual understanding.
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Utah Air National Guard’s KC-135 enhances Battlespace Communications in Joint Exercise Northern Edge 2023-2
From Jul. 2-21, United States service members came together in Northern Edge 2023-2, a joint field training exercise held at various locations in the Pacific region. This year’s exercise, organized by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, marks a significant departure from its traditional Alaskan setting, as it explores alternate locations within the region, including a Joint Exercise Control Group operating from Hawaii. The exercise’s goal is to deliver a comprehensive and highly realistic training experience, enhancing the readiness of participating forces through interoperability challenges across joint, multinational, and multi-domain operations.
