The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) successfully carried out landing and take off trials on the Terbanggi Besar–Pematang Panggang–Kayu Agung toll road in Lampung on Feb. 11.
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Lawmakers grill military leaders at V-22 hearing
American military leaders faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers on Feb. 9 over the V-22 Osprey’s troubled safety record, with accident rates spiking nearly 90 percent above historical averages and 20 service members killed between fiscal years 2022 and 2024.
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Buddy Squadron exercises in South Korea cut in half
The number of annual “Buddy Squadron” joint air training exercises between the United States and South Korea has been reduced from eight to four sessions per year, according to reporting by Chosun Ilbo, raising questions about whether the change reflects the Lee Jae-myung administration’s efforts to scale back military drills that have drawn criticism from North Korea.
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Belgium probes Chinese takeover of helicopter firm
Belgium’s military intelligence service is investigating a potential Chinese takeover of a helicopter company that could gain access to both critical energy infrastructure and newly purchased military aircraft, according to reporting by Belga News Agency.
Photo: Cara Irina Wagner – Airbus
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Taiwan plans C-130J purchase
Taiwan’s Air Force is moving forward with plans to acquire 10 new C-130J transport aircraft from the United States, abandoning a previously planned upgrade of its aging C-130H fleet, according to reporting by Taiwan’s Central News Agency.
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