Two B-1B Lancer aircrews flew a 30-hour, non-stop, long-range precision strike training mission from Ellsworth to strike targets on a range near Guam before landing back on base as part of a Global Power training mission, May 13 and 14.
RoKAF F-15Ks scrambled after Russian Il-38s entered ADIZ
South Korea scrambled two F-15Ks after a pair of Russian Il-38s entered its air defense identification zone on May 21.
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David Sling unlikely to be operational next year
A Israeli defense official said the operational date of the David Sling missile defense system is likely to be postponed from next year.
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Japanese court bans night time JSDF flights at Atsugi air base
A Japanese court ruled that the Japan Self Defense Force must stop flights at Atsugi air base from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily unless the flight is absolutely necessary.
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Zambian Air Force deputy chief killed in Saab MFI-15 crash
Zambian Air Force deputy chief Major General Muliokela Muliokela was killed in a Saab MFI-15 crash along with another senior pilot.
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