Tag: Air Force
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Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Eight-Month Maintenance in France
Ghana’s Presidential Falcon Jet Returns After Prolonged Maintenance Ghana’s presidential Falcon jet has been handed back to the Ghana Air Force after an extended eight-month maintenance and repair programme conducted in France. The development, confirmed by Bright Simons, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, adds a new chapter to the ongoing discussions about the country’s state-owned assets…
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Pakistan Air Force: A Living Portrait of Iqbal’s Shaheen
Introduction: Iqbal’s Vision in the Skies In the pantheon of Pakistan’s national identity, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) stands as a living portrait of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s celebrated metaphor: the Shaheen, a fearless, soaring hawk. Iqbal’s poetry urged a nation to rise, think freely, and guard its destiny with courage. Today, the PAF translates that…
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Pete Hegseth’s Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in the UK
Overview: An Unscheduled Landing Under Scrutiny An aircraft carrying high-level U.S. defense officials, including former Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, was forced to make an emergency landing in the United Kingdom after a windshield crack was detected in flight. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed on social media that the C-32A, a VIP-configured Boeing 757 used…
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Canada presses ahead with F-35 program as review continues
Canada moves forward with the F-35 plan amid cost review Canada remains committed to the F-35 fighter program, with government officials indicating a stance of “full steam ahead” while a review of the project’s rising costs continues. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck testified before the House of Commons committee examining the auditor general’s report on…
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How F-16s and Drones Collaborate in Combat
Introduction In modern warfare, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and manned fighters is essential for maximizing operational effectiveness. The Singapore Air Force has been at the forefront of this evolution, particularly evident during Exercise Forging Sabre, where F-16 fighter jets collaborate seamlessly with drones. This article explores how both platforms operate together in…
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Tragic Loss: SU-27 Fighter Pilot Alexander Borovik Killed
Tragic Incident in Ukrainian Aviation On September 11, 2023, Ukraine faced a heartbreaking loss as Alexander Borovik, a pilot of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, tragically died during a combat mission involving the SU-27 fighter jet. The incident occurred in the Zaporizhzhia region, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by military personnel in the conflict. Who Was…