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Tony Landis of the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command History Office recently detailed the remarkable history of aircraft 62-12200, the McDonnell YF-4E Phantom II. Now housed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF), this aircraft, though often overlooked, played a pivotal role in advancing fly-by-wire (FBW) technology, setting the stage for the development of modern fighter aircraft.
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The 301st Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, ushered in a new chapter in its storied history on Aug. 8, with the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning II. This delivery marks a significant milestone for both the wing and the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), as the 301st becomes AFRC’s inaugural stand-alone F-35 wing.
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In an exclusive report, Politico reveals that the Biden administration is “open” to providing Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) to Ukraine, marking a potential significant escalation in U.S. military aid. This long-range cruise missile, if approved, would dramatically enhance Ukraine’s strike capabilities in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Korean Air and L3Harris Technologies have unveiled a collaborative proposal for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, according to reports from local media outlets. The proposal was presented during the “L3 Industry Day” event held at the Air Force Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on Aug. 13.
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In a significant development for both nations’ defense sectors, Turkey and Spain are in advanced talks over a potential military aircraft exchange. The deal, valued at approximately $793 million, could see Turkey acquiring six Airbus A400M military transport jets from Spain in exchange for 24 Turkey’s domestically produced Hürjet training aircraft.
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