A USAF F-22 stealth fighter suffered a mishap on the morning of Apr. 12. According to the Okinawa Defense Bureau, the jet had a landing gear issue while being towed.
Hungary welcomes first C-390 for testing
Hungary gears up to welcome its first Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft on Apr. 12. The aircraft, manufactured in Brazil, will arrive at Kecskemét air base for a three-week testing period, marking a significant step towards replacing the Hungarian Air Force’s (HAF) existing fleet of An-26 turboprop transports.
Apaches down under: Can Australia’s new helicopters survive modern warfare?
Australia’s recent decision to acquire 29 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters has reignited the debate on the relevance of these aerial warriors in the modern battlespace, says Andrew McLaughlin in this piece for PS News.
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Philippine Navy Robinson R22 helicopter crashes in Cavite, killing two pilots
A Philippine Navy Robinson R22 training helicopter crashed near a public market in Cavite City, Philippines, on Thursday morning, April 11th, 2024. Both pilots onboard, a 36-year-old male pilot and a 27-year-old female co-pilot, were declared dead.
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Japan Coast Guard orders three more H225 helicopters
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has further strengthened its rotary-wing fleet by placing an order for three additional Airbus H225 helicopters. This latest acquisition brings the JCG’s total H225 fleet to 18, solidifying their position as the leading operator of Super Puma family helicopters in Japan.
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