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The F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force has now transformed into the Air Dominance Combined Test Force and has been assigned the crucial responsibility of conducting flight tests for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Family of Systems, the U.S. Air Force says in a press release.
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Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot hailing from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, has accomplished a significant feat by becoming the first U.S. Air Force pilot to soar through the skies in the cutting-edge Boeing T-7A Red Hawk. This momentous event took place on Jun. 28 during a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri, marking a historic milestone for both Turner and the Air Force.
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The United States State Department has given its approval for a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Czech Republic. The sale includes F-35 Aircraft, Munitions, and related equipment, with an estimated value of up to $5.62 billion. The actual dollar value may vary depending on final requirements, budget authority, and the conclusion of signed sales agreements.
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The Indian Air Force is gearing up to host Tarang Shakti, a highly anticipated and significant multilateral air defense exercise, which is scheduled to take place from October to November. This exercise, as reported by Hindustan Times, is set to be the largest of its kind conducted by the Indian Air Force.
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Australia, in collaboration with the United States, is currently engaged in discussions regarding the potential donation of 41 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18 Hornets to Ukraine, diverting them from their originally planned fate of being scrapped. The move comes in response to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for fighter jets to strengthen the country’s defense capabilities. Recent reports from the Australia Financial Review shed light on the ongoing negotiations surrounding this significant military endeavor.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman / Public domain
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