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US Air Force Stands Up Alaska’s Second F-35A Squadron

US Air Force Stands Up Alaska’s Second F-35A Squadron

EIELSON AFB, Alaska — After 13 years, the 355th Fighter Squadron is making a comeback and they’re bringing fifth-generation airpower into the fight.

The return was officially marked with a reactivation ceremony here Dec. 18 with Lt. Col. Samuel Chipman as it’s commander.

Also known as the ‘F…

Airbus Upgrades Hungarian H145Ms with HForce Weapons Management

Airbus Upgrades Hungarian H145Ms with HForce Weapons Management

The Hungarian Air Force will operate a total of 20 Airbus-built H145Ms, equipped with the modular and incremental HForce weapons management system.

The H145M joined the fleet of the Hungarian Air Force one year ago. This helicopter, which is currently being fitted with the HForce weapon managemen…

France Takes Delivery of First Shipment of Next-Gen Small Arms

France Takes Delivery of First Shipment of Next-Gen Small Arms

The 14th Materiel Support Base (14th BSMAT) on December 16, 2020 took delivery of the Army’s new Glock-17 FR Semi-Automatic Pistols (PSA) and the new SCAR-H PR Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifles (FPSA). It will carry out control and conditioning work before distribution to the forces.

By 2022, more tha…

SIPRI Overview of Emerging Suppliers in Global Arms Trade

SIPRI Overview of Emerging Suppliers in Global Arms Trade

Even though the volumes of arms exported by emerging suppliers are lower than those of the established exporters, they can nonetheless have a direct impact on international and regional security.

The diversification in global arms transfers caused by the emergence of new suppliers therefore dese…

China Sees Wide Range of Missions for Z-20 Helicopter

China Sees Wide Range of Missions for Z-20 Helicopter

BEIJING — An air assault brigade under the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) 75th Group Army conducted an air-ground integration exercise simulating the securing of an airfield recently. The combatants took utility helicopters to avoid the enemy’s frontal fire, broke through their weak points, land…
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