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Libyan C-130 stranded in Malaysia prepares to return home

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In a significant diplomatic development, the Libyan Asset Recovery and Management Office (LAROM) has confirmed the imminent repatriation of a Libyan C-130 aircraft from Malaysia. This achievement stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between internal entities, as outlined in the memorandum of cooperation between LAROM and the Libyan Air Force command. The move follows the successful negotiations that resulted in the lifting of sanctions against Libya, facilitated by discussions with the U.S. State Department.

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U.S. Air Force honors Tuskegee Airman James Harvey III with honorary promotion

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In a momentous event that brought together history and the present, 100-year-old World War II and Korean War airpower legend, Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III, was awarded an honorary promotion to the rank of Colonel. Harvey, a pioneer among African American fighter pilots with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, was celebrated during the halftime of the Air Force vs. Army game on November 4, held at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

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Switzerland joins elite group of PAC-3 MSE partner nations

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In a significant move to bolster its national defense capabilities, Switzerland has formalized a $331 million agreement with Lockheed Martin to purchase state-of-the-art Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) guided missiles and related support equipment. This deal cements Switzerland’s commitment to safeguarding its airspace and homeland against evolving threats.

The PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor set a distance record in its latest flight test with the longest one-shot hit-to-kill intercept against an Air-Breathing Threat at White Sands Missile Range on July 26. (PRNewsfoto/Lockheed Martin)

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