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‘Francis L’ arrives at the Museum of Aviation

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A C-47A Skytrain aircraft, known as “Francis L”, recently made a 3,500-mile journey from a museum in Alaska to the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, where it will undergo a full restoration. The aircraft, which participated in key World War II operations, including D-Day and Operation Market Garden, will be restored to its original condition and put on display.


U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raina Dale
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Kuwait assures Malaysia on F/A-18 acquisition

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Kuwait has assured Malaysia that it has no objections to Malaysia’s request to purchase its F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets. This assurance follows a visit by a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) technical team to Kuwait in June to discuss the potential procurement. While Kuwait is open to the sale, the final decision rests on two conditions: approval from the United States, the aircraft’s manufacturer, and the completion of Kuwait’s own acquisition of newer fighter jets, including the F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornets and the Eurofighter Typhoon.


U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long
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Ireland strengthens defence posture with new radar and missile system

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Ireland is poised to bolster its air defence capabilities significantly with the acquisition of a new anti-aircraft missile system and its first military radar system, marking a notable shift in the country’s defence policy. This move, as reported by the Irish Mirror, signals a departure from Ireland’s historically neutral stance with limited military capabilities towards a more proactive and assertive approach to national security.

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F-15E returns to the sky after four years grounded

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After being grounded for over four years, F-15E Strike Eagle 91-0323 has made a triumphant return to operational status. The aircraft, stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, was restored to fighting form thanks to the dedication and tireless work of the 366th Fighter Wing maintenance team.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Torres, a crew chief assigned to the 391st Fighter Generation Squadron, stands on an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 17, 2024. Torres played an important role in leading a team of maintainers to restore this aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Donovin Watson)

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Triton UAS achieves global presence with third orbit

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Spanning across continents, the U.S. Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system has reached a new milestone by establishing a third operational orbit, solidifying its global surveillance capabilities. The Triton, operated by Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida, reached this accomplishment just over a year after its initial operational capability debut in August 2023.


Photo By: U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
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