December 18, 2024 Military Aviation News
12/18/2024
The Rafale F4 marks a crucial step in enhancing the offensive capabilities of the French military aviation with the upcoming integration of the 1,000 kg AASM, developed by Safran Electronics & Defense under the name Hammer. This optimized version of the AASM represents a major innovation, enabling the Rafale F4 to destroy targets with extreme precision, regardless of weather conditions and from a safe distance.
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12/18/2024
Fighter jets and strategic bombers from the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) and the Air Forces of Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden have been involved in a new episode over the Baltic. This occurred when a squadron of Tu-22M3 bombers began a patrol over international waters of the Baltic Sea, escorted by combat aircraft. The detection of the formation triggered the activation of NATO QRA protocols, which carried out a staggered response to intercept the flight of the Russian aircraft.
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12/18/2024
Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, Commander of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, discussed the upcoming deployment in a recent interview and highlighted the evolving security challenges posed by Beijing. The F-15EX aircraft are part of a US strategy to replace aging airframes with more advanced fighters. The US Air Force began phasing out its 48 F-15C and D aircraft fleet in December 2022.
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