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Largest ever Exercise Pitch Black to feature Italian aircraft carrier Cavour

Posted on June 6, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced that the upcoming Exercise Pitch Black, taking place from Jul. 12th to Aug. 2nd, 2024, will be the largest in its 43-year history. This significant international military exercise will see the participation of the Italian aircraft carrier Cavour, along with its embarked AV-8B Harrier II and F-35B Lightning II fighter jets.

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Finland joins NATO Air Shielding Mission in Romania with F/A-18 Hornets

Posted on June 6, 2024June 5, 2024 by alert5

Finland has deployed seven F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, marking their first participation in NATO’s Air Shielding mission. This two-month deployment signifies a crucial step towards Finland’s deeper integration with NATO’s airpower capabilities.

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Su-30MKI crashes during test sortie

Posted on June 5, 2024 by alert5

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Nashik, Maharashtra on the afternoon of Jun. 4th. Fortunately, both pilots ejected safely and sustained only minor injuries.

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Chinese student faces espionage charges for drone photos of Newport News Shipyard

Posted on June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 by alert5

A Chinese graduate student studying at the University of Minnesota is facing unusual Espionage Act charges related to drone photography near a critical U.S. shipyard in Virginia.

The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulls into Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) in Newport News, Virginia, May 6, 2021. The John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard working alongside NNS, NAVSEA and contractors conducting RCOH as part of the mission to deliver the warship back in the fight, on time and on budget, to resume its duty of defending the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brennen Easter)

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Palm Springs Air Museum restores Boeing Skyfox prototype for public display

Posted on June 3, 2024 by alert5

The Palm Springs Air Museum (PSAM) has unveiled its latest restoration project – the unique Boeing Skyfox jet trainer prototype. Acquired by the museum in 2021, the Skyfox has undergone a comprehensive restoration and is now on display for the public.

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