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US, Korean air forces rumble forward in Max Thunder 11-1
The South Korean and U.S. air forces hosted a joint exercise here May recently to sharpen their ability to work together in a simulated wartime environment. The exercise, held annually, provided bilateral training to more than 320 personnel from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base and the 51st Fighter Wing and 7th Air [...]
Russia delivers another batch of naval fighters to India
Russia’s MiG aircraft maker delivered a new batch of five MiG-29K/KUB carrier-based fighters to the Indian navy in May, the company said. “A flight training simulator and other technical equipment has also been delivered,” MiG said in a statement on Monday. The two countries signed a contract stipulating the supply of 12 single-seat MiG-29Ks and [...]
First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for Australia
The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has left Madrid at 10h00 local time on its ferry flight to Australia. Designated the KC-30A in RAAF service, the aircraft is scheduled to arrive at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland on Monday 30 May, and to be formally handed [...]
Experts discuss future long-range strike bomber requirements
More than 30 military and civilian strategic air power experts gathered here May 5 to discuss ideas for a new long-range strike bomber. The Bomber Advisory Group examined past and current global strike success stories and strategic air power’s role in the 21st century. The group also brainstormed ways to bring Barksdale Air Force Base’s [...]
First Advanced Block 50 F-16 Unveiled for Turkish Air Force
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) and Lockheed Martin unveiled the first of 30 new Turkish-built F-16s in ceremonies today at TAI’s facility near Ankara. Turkish officials at the event included the nation’s Minister of National Defense, Vecdi Gonul; Undersecretary for Defense Industries Murad Bayar; Turkish Air Force Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Abidin Unal; General [...]
C2-Forward concept enhances combat capability
U.S. Air Forces in Europe is showcasing a new concept designed to enhance a joint force commander’s combat capability as part of the Combat Air Forces/Mobility Air Forces conference here May 23 and 24. The concept stemmed from the 2009 Joint Forces Exercise Austere Challenge, when 3rd Air Force was tasked to rapidly deploy the [...]
Israeli Air Force Had “Flawed Strategy” During Lebanon War
Israel’s disappointing performance in its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 did not reflect a “failure of air power,” but rather a failure of Israel’s political and military leaders to properly assess the enemy, set achievable goals, apply an effective strategy and adequately manage public expectations, according to a RAND Corporation study issued today. [...]
UCAS-D Flight Test Team Honored Twice by USAF
The U.S. Air Force has recognized for operational excellence the U.S. Navy/Northrop Grumman flight test team that successfully conducted first and subsequent flights of the Navy’s X-47B unmanned aircraft earlier this year. The team, which performed its work as part of the Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) program, was honored at two [...]
RAAF Facing More Delays for New Stealth Fighter, Report warns
THE RAAF will have to wait seven years before the long-delayed Joint Strike Fighter enters service, a key national defence think tank has warned. First deliveries of the troubled US-built stealth fighter were originally promised to start next year. In its latest report on the project, the government-backed Australian Strategic Policy Institute said further delays, [...]
