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Flight Safety International Inc., a renowned aviation training provider based in Columbus, Ohio, has recently been granted a Pentagon contract on behalf of the Israeli Air Force. The contract, valued at $9.9 million, encompasses pilot training programs for the Gulfstream V and Gulfstream G550 aircraft.
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South Korea has recently finalized a significant contract with Boeing, the renowned U.S. defense giant. The agreement entails the acquisition of 18 CH-47F Block I Chinook helicopters, further solidifying South Korea’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and strengthening its defense capabilities. In addition to South Korea’s order, the Pentagon’s Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract also includes the purchase of one CH-47F Chinook helicopter for Spain, augmenting their own fleet. This procurement marks a crucial milestone in South Korea’s military aviation pursuits, while also benefiting Spain’s aerial capabilities.
A Royal Air Force (RAF)A400M Atlas transport aircraft has accomplished an extraordinary feat by embarking on the longest-ever flight of this aircraft type as part of the RAF deployment for Exercise Mobility Guardian 23. The Atlas, departing from RAF Brize Norton on July 3, completed a non-stop journey of 20 hours and 36 minutes, setting a new milestone in the aircraft’s history.
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During a press conference on Jul. 4, Admiral Ryō Sakai, the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), revealed that his service will engage in information exchange regarding the operation of the F-35B with the Italian Navy.
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BAE Systems and Leonardo UK have been awarded a $1 billion contract by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) to upgrade the radar capabilities of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets. This collaboration aims to equip the Typhoon fleet with the cutting-edge European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2.
Photo: RAF
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