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Japan says it will watch China’s military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

11/21/2024

Japanese officials said Wednesday they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused by turbulence. Tokyo protested and sought an explanation from Beijing after a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane briefly entered Japanese airspace off the southern main island of Kyushu on Aug. 26.

The Slow Death of the A-10 Warthog Has Started

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, or Warthog, is approaching retirement as the U.S. Air Force shifts focus toward modernizing its fighter fleet for the Indo-Pacific. By the end of FY2025, the 25th Fighter Squadron's A-10s at South Korea's Osan Air Base will be phased out.

US approves $6 billion sale of F-15K upgrades and support to South Korea

The State Department this week approved the possible sale of a host of U.S.-made upgrades to South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft. The possible $6.2 billion sale includes high-speed mission system computers; Active Electronically Scanned Arrays, or AESA, radars; missile-warning systems and continued maintenance and software support, according to a news release from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Tuesday.

Denmark commits to delivering 13 more F-16s to Ukraine soon

Danish F-16s have begun arriving in Ukraine, with the Royal Danish Air Force delivering the first batch of six advanced fighters. This was confirmed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a joint press briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Frederiksen also revealed that an additional 13 F-16s are slated for delivery in the near future, underscoring Denmark’s continued commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s aerial defense capabilities amidst the ongoing conflict.

Peru may close order for South Korean KF-21 and FA-50 fighter jets

Relations between the governments of Peru and South Korea have taken another decisive step toward supplying new fighter jets to the South American country’s air force. New agreement signed by manufacturer KAI and Peruvian SEMAN paves the way for jets to replace aging Su-25 and MiG-29 aircraft.

Vietnam receives first US military aircraft

A batch of five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II - the first military aircraft provided by the U.S. to Vietnam - has arrived in Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, witnesses told Radio Free Asia. One witness, who didn’t want to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter, said he saw five training aircraft, all painted with Vietnamese air force markings, at the civilian airport in the southern hub but was told they’d be moved to a military airbase soon.

Airbus delivers first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces

Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named their new H145Ms “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short. The helicopter’s missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations and light attack.

Carrier air wing arrives in Japan as USS George Washington steams toward new homeport

Carrier Air Wing 5, the aviation arm of the USS George Washington, arrived home Sunday at this air base with a new addition, a squadron of advanced F-35C Lightning II multirole fighters. Strike Fighter Squadron 147, the Argonauts, is the first unit of F-35C aircraft stationed in Japan, although other variants of the Lightning II are well-known here, squadron commander Cmdr. Christopher Case told Stars and Stripes during a flightline briefing.

Peru seeks to advance in the production of components for the manufacture of the new KAI KF-2

Industrial relations in defense production between Peru and South Korea are undergoing a process of deepening, consolidation, and sustained expansion. One of the most recent milestones achieved by both nations, aimed at opening doors to new development and manufacturing programs, is Peru’s confirmation of its intent to join the KF-21 Program of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) through the production of various components for the new fighter jet.

Ukrainian F-16s shot down about ten air targets during a massive Russian attack

Poland scrambles fighter jets due to large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine

U.S. Navy’s 6th-Gen Program Gets ‘Roaring Success’! Operates First MQ-20 Avenger UAV From A Supercarrier

J-10C Fighter: After Iran, Azerbaijan Shows Interest In Chinese Vigorous Dragons; Has Already Inducted JF-17s

Kenya in need of capable air superiority aircraft

Norwegian F-35s called into action as NATO scrambles jets after Russian aircraft spotted off Norway and over Baltic Sea

Iran Expands Airbase Infrastructure to Host russian Su-35 Fighters (Satellite Images)

RAF jets scrambled to Russian military aircraft spotted close to UK airspace

The U.S. Air Force will retire its last A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft from South Korea in 2025

To Whom Was russia Able to Sell its Su-57, If Indeed It Was Able to After 16 Years of Trying

US F-35Cs complete first known combat mission