Category: Air Warfare

F-16 Fires AIM-120D-3 in Final Test of Newest AMRAAM Variant
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F-16 Fires AIM-120D-3 in Final Test of Newest AMRAAM Variant

The final test firing of the AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile from an F-16 Fighting Falcon recently took place on the Eglin Test and Training Range. This significant milestone marked the completion of the test program for the latest variant of the AMRAAM missile. The successful test firing demonstrated the missile’s advanced capabilities and paves the way for its deployment in the United States Air Force and Navy. This article explores the details of the test firing and highlights

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Iraq Acquires JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets from Pakistan
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Iraq Acquires JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets from Pakistan

Pakistan has achieved yet another successful deal as Iraq becomes the 3rd country to initiate and conclude a purchase agreement for JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft. The joint manufacturing efforts between Pakistan and China have led to the production of these advanced aircraft, with Pakistan set to export its latest model, the JF-17 Block III, to Iraq. The Thunder’s impressive capabilities have garnered significant interest from several nations, including Argentina and Azerbaijan, which had previously studied the combat aircraft. According to

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Israel to Buy New Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets
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Israel to Buy New Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets

Israel to Buy New Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets. Recently approved the purchase of 25 F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3 billion. The additional aircraft will bring the total number of F-35s in Israel’s air force to 75. The purchase is being financed through US military aid. Israel is the first country outside the United States to acquire the F-35, and remains the only country in the Middle East to have the advanced weapon in its arsenal.

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Bayraktar Kemankes intelligent mini cruise missile
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Bayraktar Kemankes intelligent mini cruise missile

Turkey has developed a new cruise missile named “Bayraktar Kemankes”. This mini intelligent cruise missile is developed by Baykar and is designed to increase the ability to attack strategic targets with Bayraktar TB2. It was introduced for the first time at TEKNOFEST, an event organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. In this article, we will discuss the technical features, advantages, and capabilities of Bayraktar Kemankes intelligent mini cruise

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Upgrading F16 Electronic Warfare through Emulator Testing
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Upgrading F16 Electronic Warfare through Emulator Testing

Northrop Grumman has announced that the latest set of electronic warfare upgrades for the F16 fighter, named AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS), have successfully passed simulation testing in a U.S. Air Force emulator. According to the company, these upgrades have exceeded the benchmark standards set through Emulator Testing. According to Northrop Grumman, the new electronic warfare system will enable the F-16 to counter modern radio frequency threats and detect and defeat advanced sensors and weapons that its older

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Romania chooses F-35 to modernize air fleet
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Romania chooses F-35 to modernize air fleet

As the Romanian authorities have recently announced that they have chosen the F-35 Lightning II to modernize their air fleet. This latest decision places Romania alongside other Eastern European allies such as Poland and the Czech Republic, who have also opted for this fifth-generation fighter jet. The acquisition of F-35s is expected to provide Romania with a significant boost in their airpower capabilities, as they continue to modernize and enhance their fighter jet fleet. During the April 11 meeting of

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