The United States Air Force has announced that the VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially completed the modification and flight testing phases and has now entered the painting stage. The provisional “Air Force One” is expected to be unveiled during the Northern Hemisphere summer with a new red, white and blue livery.
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French Rafales intercept two Russian Su-24Ms in Baltic airspace
Rafale fighter jets from the French Air and Space Force intercepted and escorted two Russian Su-24M bombers after the aircraft entered the airspace of the Baltic states, according to the General Staff of the French Armed Forces.
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Video: Tu-95MS aircraft complete flight of more than 7 hours over the Barents and Norwegian Seas
Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Long-Range Aviation unit of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a planned flight over neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas, the Russian Ministry of Defense said. The ministry also released a video of the operation.
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Spain selects new SAETA II training jet to replace aging F-5s
The program led by Airbus will include 30 aircraft based on the HÜRJET, with strong participation from the Spanish industry and a new training center equipped with advanced simulators.
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Rebels in Mali capture Mi-24 helicopter supplied by Russia
Fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front captured a Mi-24P attack helicopter belonging to the Malian Air Force during operations in the north of the country, amid the advance of rebel groups against positions held by Mali’s military junta.
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U.S. plans to expand KC-46 Pegasus fleet to 319 tanker aircraft
The United States Air Force intends to significantly expand its fleet of KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft, in a move that reinforces the renewal of U.S. aerial refueling capability.
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What makes the KC-46A Pegasus different from older American tanker aircraft
Designed to refuel aircraft in midair, carry cargo and support medical evacuations, the KC-46A Pegasus is one of the most important bets of the United States Air Force.
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Bell Textron aims to assemble, maintain, and produce helicopters in Ukraine with a new subsidiary
The American company seeks to expand long-term industrial cooperation in the country, focusing on assembly, maintenance, repair, and future aircraft production.
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Slovakia receives its final F-16 Block 70 and completes the replacement of MiG-29s with next-generation fighter jets
The delivery of the 14th aircraft marks a new phase in the modernization of the Slovak Air Force, which is already negotiating the purchase of four more F-16s to strengthen its airspace defense.
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Bell AH-1Z Viper: how the Bell attack helicopter created for the Marines was born
Developed for the United States Marine Corps, the AH-1Z Viper emerged as the successor to the AH-1W Super Cobra and became established as a platform for close air support, armed escort, and reconnaissance in expeditionary environments.
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United States reduce by 50% the value of new F-16s offered to Peru
New Lockheed Martin package drastically cuts the cost per aircraft and aligns with the budget set by the Peruvian government to renew its combat fleet
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B-21 Raider completes in-flight refueling and strengthens United States deterrence power
A new milestone with in-flight aerial refueling shows the maturity of the stealth bomber and brings closer the entry into service of one of the most important platforms of the next generation of the USAF.
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