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Spain to kick off Exercise Eagle Eye 25-3

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Spain launched Exercise Eagle Eye 25-03 on Sept. 15, deploying six F-18 fighters, PATRIOT missile systems, and the frigate “Cristóbal Colón” in a four-day integrated air defense demonstration spanning the Canary Islands and Atlantic Ocean. The exercise tests rapid-response capabilities with 15-minute alert protocols while coordinating assets from all three military services under a unified command structure.

Armada Española F105 Cristóbal Colón
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Atlantic Eagles: Japan to deploy F-15s to Canada, Germany, U.K and U.S.

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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will embark on its most ambitious trans-Atlantic deployment to date this week, launching the Atlantic Eagles friendly visit that will see approximately 180 personnel and eight aircraft operate across four allied nations in North America and Europe through Oct. 1.

Four Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15J Eagles prepare to take off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 20, 2015, during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3. JASDF and Republic of Korea Air Force units are deployed to Eielson along with assorted aircraft and support personnel from multiple service branches for RF-A, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner/Released)

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Vance Air Force Base prepares for T-7A Red Hawk

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The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is releasing its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed recapitalization of the T-38C Talon flight training program at Vance Air Force Base (AFB) with the new T-7A Red Hawk aircraft. This Draft EIS, dated August 2025, has been provided for public comment.

T-7A Red Hawk over Edwards Air Force Base
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South Korea reportedly canceled development of supersonic anti-ship missile

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South Korea has reportedly canceled development of a supersonic anti-ship missile intended for its indigenous KF-21 fighter jets, citing low probability of long-range naval combat with neighboring countries, despite growing maritime threats from North Korea and China’s advancing missile capabilities.

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VMFA-232 replaces VMFA-214 for UDP in Japan

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U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 “Red Devils” deployed to Japan on Sept. 8, replacing VMFA-214 “Black Sheep” in the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program rotation and marking the end of the first F-35B squadron deployment under the program.

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing taxis the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 8, 2025. VMFA-232, an F-18 Hornet squadron from MCAS Miramar, California, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific through continuous and overlapping deployments to the region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Reyes)

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