British Defense Secretary flew from Canberra to Adelaide in a Super Hornet
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British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps participated in a unique high-speed travel experience during his recent visit to Australia for the annual Australia-United Kingdom Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN). Following meetings with his Australian counterpart, Shapps was offered and cleared for a flight in the back seat of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet for a trip from Canberra to Adelaide. “British Defense Secretary flew from Canberra to Adelaide in a Super Hornet ..read more
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Maiden flight of XB-1: First civilian supersonic plane to fly in 20 years
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Boom Supersonic achieved a major milestone on its path to reviving supersonic passenger travel with the first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft Mar. 22nd. The flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California, marking a significant achievement for the independent company. “Maiden flight of XB-1: First civilian supersonic plane to fly in 20 years ..read more
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Saab gears up for Next-Gen Fighter with Swedish defense contract
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Swedish defense and security company Saab has secured a contract to develop concepts for the next generation of fighter jets for the Swedish Air Force. The contract, awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), covers a two-year period from 2024 to 2025. “Saab gears up for Next-Gen Fighter with Swedish defense contract ..read more
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Japan to develop next-generation jet trainer with U.S.
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Japan and the United States are in discussions to co-develop a new trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), according to Mainichi News. This would mark the first collaborative effort between the two nations for a trainer platform. “Japan to develop next-generation jet trainer with U.S ..read more
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Dragon Lady 1078 soars back into service
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A rare TU-2S recently returned to service after a nearly three-year repair odyssey. Aircraft 1078 suffered a wingtip damage in a April 2021 accident, grounding the plane and posing a unique challenge. Typically, U-2s undergo Program Depot-Level Maintenance (PDM) at a specialized facility in Palmdale, California. However, the damage to 1078 prevented its transport ..read more
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Super Hornets from CVW 11 make unscheduled stopover in Brunei
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In an unexpected turn of events, several United States Navy fighter jets recently made an unscheduled stopover at Brunei International Airport. The nature of their mission and their intended destination were not publicly disclosed. However, their unscheduled landing highlighted the dynamic nature of carrier strike group operations, which often require logistical support and flexibility in the vast Indo-Pacific region. “Super Hornets from CVW 11 make unscheduled stopover in Brunei ..read more
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Cause of 2023 Miyakojima JGSDF helicopter crash remains elusive
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The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) continues to grapple with the unsolved mystery surrounding the tragic UH-60JA helicopter crash that occurred on Apr. 6, 2023, off the coast of Miyakojima, Okinawa. The accident, which claimed the lives of all ten personnel on board, including Lieutenant General Yuichi Sakamoto, commander of the 8th Division, remains the deadliest involving a JGSDF aircraft. “Cause of 2023 Miyakojima JGSDF helicopter crash remains elusive ..read more
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NATO scrambles Swedish Gripens for the first time
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Swedish fighter jets marked a significant moment in their integration with NATO on Mar. 11. Following Sweden’s official accession to the alliance on Mar. 7, Swedish Air Force Gripen multirole fighters participated in their first visual identification (VID) mission as part of the NATO Air Policing mission over the Baltic Sea region. “NATO scrambles Swedish Gripens for the first time ..read more
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Project Convergence Capstone 4
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Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4), a U.S. Army-led experiment, is testing the interoperability of various Joint and Multinational Layered Air and Missile Defense systems. This iteration focuses on leveraging data from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and manned aircraft to guide the engagement of ground-based missile systems against airborne threats ..read more
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USAF reveals AGM-183A with live warhead in Guam
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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio “USAF reveals AGM-183A with live warhead in Guam ..read more
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