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French C-130J Replaces Transall on Operation Barkhane

French C-130J Replaces Transall on Operation Barkhane

On July 31, 2020, the expeditionary air base (EAB) at Niamey welcomed a new detachment, that of the C-130J aircraft. The aircraft came to relieve the iconic Transall C160 within the operational transport group (GTO).

After more than 50 years of good and loyal service in foreign operations, Transa…

US Envoy Says Ball ‘in Russia’s Court’ in Arms Talks

US Envoy Says Ball ‘in Russia’s Court’ in Arms Talks

A U.S. arms envoy said Tuesday it is Russia’s turn to respond to U.S. terms to extend the landmark New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

“Russia understands our position and what remains to be seen is if there is the political will in Moscow to get this deal done,” said Special Presidential Envoy …

BAE Wins $103M to Modernize Destroyer USS Preble

BAE Wins $103M to Modernize Destroyer USS Preble

BAE Systems has received a $103.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88).

Under the depot maintenance period (DMP) availability contract awarded, BAE Systems will dry-dock the ship, perform …

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 20-3 Comes to a Close

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 20-3 Comes to a Close

EIELSON AFB, Alaska — Red Flag-Alaska 20-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, concluded Aug. 14.

Flying participants completed roughly 560 sorties and racked up approximately 1,500 flying hours which contributed to the pilots gaining the confidence needed to execute combat operations.

An-124 Delivers New P-8 Simulator to Prestwick Airport

An-124 Delivers New P-8 Simulator to Prestwick Airport

A giant Antonov AN-124 cargo aircraft touched down at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Monday to make an oversized delivery of a new Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) heading to RAF Lossiemouth.

The simulator is one of two that will be installed in the new £100-million strategic facility built by Boei…

Simulation Training Gets F-35A Pilots Back on Track

Simulation Training Gets F-35A Pilots Back on Track

EGLIN AFB, Fla. — F-35A Lightning II student pilots from the 58th Fighter Squadron traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to train on an advanced F-35A virtual simulator July 21-24.

“The virtual simulation training provides the 33rd Fighter Wing with advanced training scenarios in a robust threat envir…

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