Canada’s Top Aces has confirmed media reports that it will be buying 29 second-hand F-16s. https://www.flickr.com/people/45644610@N03, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The air combat training firm said in a statement that the Block 10 aircraft would be upgraded with its open architecture mission system. For more information, hit the Source below Source
Japan media have confirmed that a Royal Navy naval task force lead by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will be sailing to Asia as early as next year. The British warships are likely to conduct wargames with Japanese and U.S. forces in waters off the Nansei Islands chain in southwestern Japan. For more information, hit […]
The Italian Air Force will double its intake at the International Flight Training School after the school moves to Sardinia. Currently based at Decimomannu air base, the new location boosts expanded airspace. Head of the training operation, Gen. Luigi Casali, says 80 new pilots will be able to complete Phase 4 training at Sardinia and […]
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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is collaborating with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to introduce a special karaage (fried chicken) curry rice in the staff canteen of the Ministry of Defense. Starting from Dec. 4, service members will be able to order the dish for a week. The JSADF is famous for its […]
French Defense Minister Florence Parly have confirmed earlier press reports that Paris is in advance talks to sell 48 Rafale fighters to Jakarta. By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) (Rafale – RIAT 2009) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons French newspaper La Tribune had reported that Indonesia hopes to have the contract talks concluded by this month. […]