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The U.S. Air Force Historical Foundation has conferred its prestigious 2023 James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award upon the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, stationed at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. This recognition underscores the wing’s exceptional performance in air operations across diverse theaters, further emphasizing the critical role of its advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is exploring options for its retired Mirage 2000 fleet, with India emerging as a potential buyer for the 18 Mirage 2000 EGM/BGM jets grounded in 2022. This move comes amidst broader questions about the future of the Mirage 2000-5 fleet and the HAF’s evolving fighter force composition.

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As Vietnam gears up to select its next-generation fighter jet, Ian Storey, a Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, suggests the decision carries more than just military implications. In a recent Fulcrum.sg analysis, Dr. Storey highlights the strategic balancing act Vietnam faces as it weighs options from both Russia and the US.

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