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Czech Republic initiates talks with Embraer for C-390 aircraft acquisition

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alert5

The Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces has officially launched negotiations with Embraer for the acquisition of the cutting-edge Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This decision comes following a comprehensive market assessment and analysis by the Ministry of Defense, which identified the C-390 as the ideal solution to fulfill the operational requirements of the Czech Army.

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Philippines to buy 3 C-130J-30 tranports

Posted on October 18, 2023 by alert5

In a significant development for the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines has issued a Notice to Proceed for the acquisition of three Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 “Super Hercules” aircraft. These brand-new aircraft are set to bolster the PAF’s tactical and transport capabilities, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s defense strategy.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Into the Danger Zone: National Geographic’s upcoming series chronicles aspiring U.S. Navy fighter pilots

Posted on October 17, 2023 by alert5

In an adrenaline-fueled and emotionally charged documentary series, National Geographic, in collaboration with Zinc Media’s Rex, will venture into one of the most demanding and secretive programs within the U.S. Navy. The series, tentatively titled Top Gun: The Next Generation, offers viewers unparalleled access to the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Flight Training Program.

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Stratolaunch collaborates with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Hypersonic flight test

Posted on October 13, 2023 by alert5

Stratolaunch, LLC, a leading aerospace company, has announced a significant partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the upcoming maiden flight test of their second reusable cutting-edge Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-3.

Stratolaunch’s Roc and Talon-A 1 (TA-1) are positioned outside as an integrated system during a propulsion system test for the TA-1 hypersonic vehicle on Aug. 19, 2023.

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U.S. clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina

Posted on October 12, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter approving the transfer to Jorge Argüello, Argentina’s ambassador to United States on Oct. 11.

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