The Brazilian Air Force has officially retired its C-130 fleet on Feb. 29. The iconic transport plane made its final flight for the Brazilian Air Force at Galeao Air Base with a Embraer KC-390 as its wing man.
RCAF embarks on Bridge FLIT, 419 Squadron enters hiatus
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is transitioning its fighter pilot training program, marking a significant change for its future pilots. The CT-155 Hawk aircraft, which has served as the primary trainer for decades, will be retiring from service. This move coincides with the commencement of the Bridge Fighter Lead-in Training (FLIT) program and the RCAF’s decision to seek a new advanced jet trainer
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Philippines to integrate Israeli-Made Spyder Air Defense System in Balikatan 2024
The annual Balikatan war games, conducted jointly between the Philippines and the United States, are set to witness a significant first in 2024. Colonel Michael Logico, executive agent of Balikatan 2024, confirmed the inclusion of the Spyder (Surface-to-air Python and Derby) air defense missile system in the upcoming exercises scheduled to take place in Central Luzon.
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Sweden to transfer two Saab 340 AEW&C to Poland
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson visited Poland on Mar. 4th to solidify defense cooperation between the two nations. The visit will culminate in the official delivery of the first of two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to Poland at an airbase in Gdynia.
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PACAF tests Deployable Innovation Team (DIT) at Cope North 24
The U.S. Air Force Pacific (PACAF) recently unveiled a novel concept, the Deployable Innovation Team (DIT), during the large-scale multinational exercise Cope North 24. Held in Guam and the surrounding islands, Cope North 24 serves as a platform to test and refine operational capabilities. The DIT’s primary mission focuses on reoptimizing logistics practices to enhance operational efficiency within the Pacific theater, particularly in the context of intensifying great power competition.
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