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In a historic ceremony at the French Air Force Base Mont-de-Marsan on October 2, 2023, the Republic of Croatia officially received the first of 12 Rafale multirole combat aircraft from the French Republic. The event marked a significant milestone in Croatia’s efforts to modernize its air force and enhance its defense capabilities.
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A Republic of Singapore Air Force PC-21 training aircraft was found to have flown a phallic-shaped flight path over parts of Autralia on Sept. 28.
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Brazilian Defense Minister Jose Mucio has announced plans to travel to Sweden next month to negotiate a potential sale of Embraer’s C-390 Millennium military cargo aircraft to the Nordic nation. The move comes as Brazil explores the possibility of selling three to four C-390 aircraft to Sweden, while Sweden expresses interest in increasing its sale of Saab Gripen E fighter jets to Brazil.
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BAE Systems has secured a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin for the maintenance of the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system used in the F-22 Raptor. This critical contract solidifies BAE Systems’ role in ensuring the continued readiness and effectiveness of the F-22’s EW capabilities.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley
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In a significant move to bolster its defense capabilities, the Republic of Korea is set to acquire a fleet of additional F-35 aircraft and related equipment in a deal valued at approximately $5.06 billion. The approval for this Foreign Military Sale, which includes up to twenty-five F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft, along with twenty-five Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines to be installed and an additional engine as a spare, was granted by the U.S. State Department.
Photo: RoKAF
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