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Leonardo unveils next phase of upgrades for Eurofighter Typhoon’s Defensive Aids Sub-System

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Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defense company, has unveiled the next phase of upgrades for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS). These upgrades, proposed for the Eurofighter four-nation Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) package, are set to significantly enhance the aircraft’s survivability capabilities. Furthermore, these upgrades will also be made available for export customers, extending the reach of this cutting-edge technology.

Eurofighter DA2 MOD 45132077
Photo: Sgt Jack Pritchard, RAF/MOD, OGL v1.0OGL v1.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Metrea makes aviation history with first-ever commercial aerial refueling of USAF aircraft

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In a historic achievement, Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) has successfully provided commercial air-to-air refueling services to United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft for the first time. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in aerial refueling capabilities and underscores Metrea’s commitment to enhancing military aviation training and operations.


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309th Fighter Squadron and 49th Wing execute successful F-16 block swap

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The 309th Fighter Squadron and the 49th Wing have successfully initiated a “block swap” involving the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The operation, which commenced on Jul. 10, 2023, at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico, and Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona, aims to streamline aircraft upgrades and capabilities within the U.S. Air Force.


U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler
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