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In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape pilot training and mitigate the high operational costs associated with fifth-generation fighters, the International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Canada has introduced its cutting-edge 5th Generation Surrogate Training Aircraft (5STA).
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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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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s tour of Russia continued with a visit to an aviation factory specializing in the production of Russia’s cutting-edge fighter jets. The visit underscores Kim’s keen interest in advanced weaponry and marks another step in strengthening ties between North Korea and Russia, both of which are currently dealing with their own challenges concerning the Western world.
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In a significant milestone for the United States Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program, Raytheon has successfully delivered the first Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar to Boeing. This state-of-the-art radar system is poised to enhance the B-52’s capabilities, ensuring its mission readiness for decades to come.
Photo: Boeing
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