June 27, 2010 Military Aviation News

Phantom Fading Fast

06/27/2010

After 41 years, South Korea is retiring the last of its 222 F-4D Phantom fighter-bombers. They (and F-5 fighters) have been replaced, over the last 15 years, by 40 F-15K fighter-bombers and 180 F-16s.

Army retooling combat aviation brigades

06/27/2010

The Army is planning to retool its combat aviation brigades by altering at least one unit's combination of aircraft and adding drones.

Pakistan Receives F-16s That May Give Advantage Over Insurgents

06/27/2010

The Pakistan Air Force today received its first four of 18 Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16s that the U.S. hopes will give the Afghan neighbor nation a crucial edge against Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters in its northwest.

India's first Super Hercules airlifter dons IAF colo

06/27/2010

The first of India's six C-130J Super Hercules airlifters, considered the world's most advanced transport aircraft, has emerged from the paint shop in Indian Air Force colours, roughly six months before its scheduled delivery.

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