Weekend Briefing
It has been another busy week full of defense news, in this new series of Weekend Briefings we’ll round up all of the latest, most important and interesting defense stories… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing"
Category: Air Force
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NATO Secretary General Presents 2020 Annual Report.
On 16 March 2021, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg held a conference announcing the release of his 2020 annual report. At over 140 pages, the document comprehensively details the achievements… Continue reading "NATO Secretary General Presents 2020 Annual Report."
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Japan’s Last F-4 Phantom IIs Retire, Ending 50 Years of Service
The three final flying F-4EJ Phantoms of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Air Development and Test Wing made their final flights this morning. F-4EJ 17-8301, the first Phantom delivered to… Continue reading "Japan’s Last F-4 Phantom IIs Retire, Ending 50 Years of Service"
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Taiwan Announces Plans to Expand Missile Defenses
According to a report published by the Taiwanese United Daily News, the ROC government has disclosed plans to construct a high-altitude ballistic missile defense network. The new system would help… Continue reading "Taiwan Announces Plans to Expand Missile Defenses"
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South Korea and US Reach Cost-Sharing Agreement, Conduct Annual Exercises
Following a multi-year feud with the Trump administration over cost-sharing, South Korea has reached a deal with the Biden administration which will see the country increase its financial support for… Continue reading "South Korea and US Reach Cost-Sharing Agreement, Conduct Annual Exercises"
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Ukrainian Air Force Captain Crashes His SUV into MiG-29
The Ukrainian Air Force’s Central Air Command reported yesterday that a car had crashed into a MiG-29 of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade in the evening of 10 March. The… Continue reading "Ukrainian Air Force Captain Crashes His SUV into MiG-29"
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France Conducts its First Military Exercise in Space
When looking up at night sky, France may not be the first thing to come to mind. Even so, among NATO nations, the country’s commitment to the idea of space… Continue reading "France Conducts its First Military Exercise in Space"
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The Royal Danish Air Force’s First F-35A Makes Its First Flight
Danish Defence and Lockheed Martin have announced that the Royal Danish Air Force’s first F-35A, tail number L-001, conducted its first flight on March 8. The test flight follows a… Continue reading "The Royal Danish Air Force’s First F-35A Makes Its First Flight"
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BAE Systems Begins Production of F-15 EPAWSS Electronic Warfare System
BAE Systems has announced that it has been contracted by Boeing to begin low rate initial production of its Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System. The $58 million contract follows… Continue reading "BAE Systems Begins Production of F-15 EPAWSS Electronic Warfare System"
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B-1B Lancer Makes First Ever Landing At Bodø Air Station
A B-1B Lancer of the US Air Force’s 28th Bomber Squadron, 7th Bomb Wing landed at Norway’s Bodø Air Station yesterday during a training mission. The landing is the first… Continue reading "B-1B Lancer Makes First Ever Landing At Bodø Air Station"