U.S. Approves Sales of F-16s to Turkey, F-35s to Greece
The moves set the stage for an expansion of NATO air power.
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‘Red Flag-Nellis’ Intensive Fighter Training Underway in Nevada
The realistic combat training exercise sports nearly 2,000 participants from 30 U.S. and Allied units, including the Royal Australian Air Force.
Slovak Air Force Takes Delivery of First 2 F-16 Block 70 Jets
While awaiting delivery of the fighters, a NATO air policing arrangement has been in place with neighboring countries to ensure the protection of Slovakia’s airspace.
Smithsonian Identifies First Women to Fly Combat Missions
Decades after flying their combat missions in near anonymity, the women agreed to be named in an article published in the museum’s ‘Air & Space Quarterly.’
NATO Says Allied Forces Intercepted More Than 300 Russian Aircraft in 2023
Most of the intercepts reported in 2023 were over the Baltic Sea, according to NATO.
Air Force F-16 Pilot Rescued After Crash in South Korea
The Fighting Falcon pilot ejected during an in-flight emergency over the Yellow Sea while on a routine training flight.
Lockheed Martin’s Derco Signs Maintenance Agreement for Romania’s F-16s
Under the deal, Aerostar S.A. will repair Romanian Air Force fighters’ landing gear, wheels, and brakes.
5 Dutch F-16s Positioned for Ukrainian Pilot Training
The fighter jets arrived at a flight training center in Romania, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed.
Russia Will Down F-16s Pledged to Ukraine, Defense Minister Vows
The DOD estimates it will take five to nine months to fully train Ukrainian fighter pilots to fly the fighter jets.
U.S., South Korea, Australian Air Forces Launch Joint Training Exercise
More than 130 fighter, cargo, tanker, and reconnaissance aircraft are participating in the ‘Vigilant Defense 24’ event.
