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Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs from VMFA-214 made a quick stop at Coeur d’Alene Airport on Jun. 17. Coeur d’Alene is the hometown of World War II ace Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, who was also the commanding officer of VMF-214 during the war.
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Japan is currently contemplating the export of its used Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 turbofan engines to Indonesia, as reported by The Yomiuri Shimbun on June 18. The engines in question will be sourced from Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15s that are scheduled for retirement.
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Defense News reports that the Belgian government has recently expressed its openness to participating in a multinational European sixth-generation fighter program, known as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This announcement comes as a surprise, considering Belgium’s previous commitment to the U.S.-led F-35 program.
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The 71st Fighter Squadron, a part of the esteemed 1st Fighter Wing, has recently achieved significant milestones in its operations. Notably, the squadron is currently engaged in training its inaugural group of F-22 student pilots through an intensive nine-month Basic Flying Course. This training program aims to equip the pilots with the necessary skills to effectively employ the F-22, marking a crucial step towards maintaining air superiority for the United States.
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Thailand’s Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) intends to bolster its fleet by acquiring three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, aiming to enhance its operational capabilities, according to official sources, the Bangkok Post says. The decision comes after the United States turn down Thailand’s request to buy the F-35.
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