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The U.S. Air Force has designated Morris Air National Guard Base in Arizona as the selected location to house up to nine Slovak-owned F-16s. This arrangement is set to commence in the spring of 2024 and extend through fiscal year 2026 at the 162nd Wing.
Graphic: Lockheed Martin
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Tragedy struck the Indonesian Air Force on Nov. 16 as two EMB-314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft were lost during a training mission in East Java. The incident claimed the lives of four pilots on board the aircraft.
The BETA Technologies Alia electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft marked a historic moment with its first official test flight from Eglin Air Force Base on Nov. 7, 2023. The primary objectives were to assess battery performance over designated distances and power configurations, and to evaluate the logistical aspects of consecutive flights with an electric aircraft.
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In a historic move for both Romania and NATO nations, the Minister of National Defense, Angel Tîlvăr, alongside the Netherlands’ Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren, officially opened the European F-16 Training Center at the 86 Fetesti Air Base on Nov. 13. This center, the first of its kind in Europe, marks a significant step in enhancing Romanian-Dutch cooperation and extending allied support to Ukraine.
Photo: Romania Ministry of National Defense
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In a groundbreaking moment for Norway’s Air Force, the country celebrated the graduation of its first female fighter pilot in almost 30 years. The identity of this accomplished individual remains confidential as per military protocol.
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