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Kuwait is poised to take delivery of the remaining 13 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets within the next 18 months, further solidifying its air defense capabilities. This follows the recent successful delivery of 15 Eurofighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in a larger procurement program that underscores the strong defense partnership between Kuwait and Italy.
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The U.S. Army has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its next-generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) during a recent operational test conducted at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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The U.S. Air Force (USAF) announced the successful completion of a month-long climate testing program for its new T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft. This critical evaluation, held at Eglin Air Force Base’s McKinley Climatic Laboratory, is a crucial step in the T-7A’s development journey, ensuring its ability to withstand the diverse weather conditions it may encounter at training bases across the nation.
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Bali, the “Land of Gods,” has long been synonymous with pristine beaches, cascading rice terraces, and ancient temples, a haven for travelers seeking cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes. But in 2024, this captivating Indonesian island will take to the skies, welcoming a new breed of visitor: the global aviation community. The inaugural Bali International Airshow, held from Sept. 18-21, 2024, promises to be a landmark event, showcasing the region’s burgeoning aerospace industry and propelling Indonesia onto the world stage.
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The humid Singaporean air hung heavy as the crew of the Tunisian Air Force C-130 banked southward, preparing for descent. Lush greenery carpeted the landscape below, a stark contrast to the familiar arid terrain of their home base over 10,000 kilometers away. After a grueling two-day journey that began on Feb. 17th in Tunis, their mission was finally nearing its end. Their hulking C-130, a workhorse of the Tunisian Air Force, was heading towards Paya Lebar Airbase, not for routine maintenance, but for a transformative upgrade courtesy of ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services (STEDAS).
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