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Military Aviation News June 17, 2024

1000th F-35 Pilot ready to go

On May 22, the Pilot Fit Facility (PFF) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, outfitted its 1,000th F-35 pilot – Japanese Air Self-Defense Force pilot, Capt. Ryosuke Sugimoto.

Military Aviation News June 17, 2024

Belgium chooses Airbus H145M for Armed Forces and Federal Police

The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H145M helicopters for the army and two helicopters plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed…

Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 09-4190/AK 90th FS USAF landing at Leeuwarden AB, The Netherlands

Military Aviation News June 14, 2024

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fleet recently reached 500,000 flight hours

The World’s Premier Air Dominance Fighter Since its introduction over 25 years ago, the F-22 Raptor has been at the forefront of air superiority, demonstrating unparalleled capabilities…

NHI NH-90 NFH N-110 860 Sqn DHC Royal Netherlands Air Force

Military Aviation News June 13, 2024

NH90 comprehensive upgrade programme launched

Marignane – NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90…

F-18C HN-418 HavLlv 31 Finnish Air Force

Military Aviation News June 12, 2024

Finland sees first NATO deployment as its jets join mission in Romania

CONSTANTA, Romania, June 12 (Reuters) – Finland on Tuesday made its first deployment for NATO since joining the alliance in April 2023, sending seven F-18…

Embraer KC-390 PT-ZNX Brazillian Air Force

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News June 11, 2024

Advanced Embraer C-390 Airlifters Deal: Netherlands Teams with Austria for Acquisition

The Netherlands and Austria are teaming up to get some Embraer C-390 airlifters, according to Austrian defense officials. They just signed a new MOU on…

Eurofighter EF.2000GS Typhoon 31+38 TaktLwG 31 German Air Force

Military Aviation News June 5, 2024

GERMANY TO PURCHASE 20 ADDITIONAL EUROFIGHTER JETS

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today announced the purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets. Speaking at the opening of the ILA in Berlin, Chancellor Scholz said…

Military Aviation News June 5, 2024

The ABCs of F-35

F-35s are providing advanced, connected capabilities to the U.S. and allies around the world – from the air, land, and sea. The F-35 family includes…

Military Aviation News June 4, 2024

Leonardo celebrates the opening of PZL-Świdnik’s production line for the AW149 helicopters of the Polish Armed Forces

Less than two years following contract signature, localised AW149 production is now being undertaken through PZL-Świdnik, the Polish-owned Leonardo company Leonardo is a long-term strategic…

Military Aviation News June 3, 2024

Unmanned escort for manned fighter jets: Airbus presents new Wingman concept at ILA Berlin

Berlin, 3 June 2024 – Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a…

Military Aviation News May 29, 2024

Sweden Donating Two Saab 340 AEW&C Surveillance Planes to Ukrainian Air Force

The Ukrainian Air Force will receive two Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft in the ASC 890 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system configuration from Sweden,…

Lockheed Martin F-35B Ligtning II 168726/VM-18 VMFAT-501 US Marines

Military Aviation News May 29, 2024

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II crashed shortly after takeoff near Albuquerque, New Mexico

A pilot was seriously injured when an F-35B fighter jet crashed Tuesday afternoon near New Mexico’s Albuquerque International Sunport, authorities said. The plane was…

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