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A U.S. Air Force F-16 assigned to Misawa air base was forced to make an emergency landing at Aomori Airport, causing some delays in civilian flight operations on Jul. 10.
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French, Canadian, and U.S. Forces, in collaboration with local responders, have accomplished a remarkable search and rescue operation, rescuing the operator and passengers of a distressed vessel off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on Jul. 10. This successful operation was made possible through the participation of French and Canadian aircraft crews, who were taking part in Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Crul
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Australia has announced its decision to deploy an E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Germany, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s illegal invasion. The move comes as part of Australia’s ongoing efforts to ensure the flow of international military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and to protect vital supply routes.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Flight Safety International Inc., a renowned aviation training provider based in Columbus, Ohio, has recently been granted a Pentagon contract on behalf of the Israeli Air Force. The contract, valued at $9.9 million, encompasses pilot training programs for the Gulfstream V and Gulfstream G550 aircraft.
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South Korea has recently finalized a significant contract with Boeing, the renowned U.S. defense giant. The agreement entails the acquisition of 18 CH-47F Block I Chinook helicopters, further solidifying South Korea’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and strengthening its defense capabilities. In addition to South Korea’s order, the Pentagon’s Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract also includes the purchase of one CH-47F Chinook helicopter for Spain, augmenting their own fleet. This procurement marks a crucial milestone in South Korea’s military aviation pursuits, while also benefiting Spain’s aerial capabilities.
