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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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The United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has touched down at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for its second deployment in the Pacific theater. This deployment comes after Triton’s initial tour from January 2020 to October 2022, during which valuable lessons were learned and significant upgrades were made to this cutting-edge platform.
U.S. Navy Photo by CNAF Public Affairs
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A routine landing at Coastal Carolina Airport in Craven County took an unexpected turn when a U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet experienced a blown tire on the runway, causing temporary disruptions to air traffic.
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In a significant move to bolster its defense capabilities, the Republic of Korea is set to acquire a fleet of additional F-35 aircraft and related equipment in a deal valued at approximately $5.06 billion. The approval for this Foreign Military Sale, which includes up to twenty-five F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft, along with twenty-five Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines to be installed and an additional engine as a spare, was granted by the U.S. State Department.
Photo: RoKAF
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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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