The first F-15EX fighter for the Oregon Air National Guard have arrived at Portland Air National Guard Base on Jun. 5th.
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Largest ever Exercise Pitch Black to feature Italian aircraft carrier Cavour
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
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
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.
Chinese student faces espionage charges for drone photos of Newport News Shipyard
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.
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