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The Royal Air Force (RAF) has reached a significant milestone in enhancing its Typhoon fleet’s capabilities with the successful first flight test of the European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2). This cutting-edge radar, developed by Leonardo UK, was tested on a Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft at BAE Systems in Lancashire, marking a crucial step in the programme’s development.
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The U.S. Air Force has contracted Tactical Air Support Inc. to provide adversary-air support at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, enhancing fighter training capabilities for the 388th Fighter Wing. This move aims to optimize F-35 pilot training.
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Azerbaijan says it has integrated JF-17C (Block-III) multirole fighter jets into its Air Force, marking a significant upgrade to its combat capabilities. President Ilham Aliyev inspected the new aircraft on Sept. 25 at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, coinciding with the 5th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX-2024) in Baku.
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Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar equipped with a full Gallium Nitride (GaN) array to Saudi Arabia. The company announced the delivery on Sept. 25, marking progress in the Kingdom’s missile defense program. This radar, a key component of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, represents an advancement in ballistic missile detection technology, offering superior energy efficiency, reduced weight, and increased power output compared to its predecessors..
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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for up to nine KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Sept. 13, of the potential $4.1 billion deal.
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