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20 May

Air

An artist's rendition of a KF-21 Boramae fighter jet flying above the clouds and firing off an IRIS-T missile. The jet plane, seen on the far left side of the image, is painted gray. The missile has a similar color scheme, seen jutting out white flames from its back as it propels itself forward. The background is a blue sky with white light clouds seen below.

Juster Domingo

South Korea KF-21 Boramae Jets Successfully Fire IRIS-T Missiles

South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter has successfully fired an IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile for the first time.

20 May

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Send Ukraine Radars Capable of Tracking Cruise Missiles

Lithuania will deliver six AMBER 1800 radar systems to Ukraine as part of the German-led air defense initiative for the war-torn country.

20 May

Air

21 personnel from the Philippine Air Force pose in attention between two T129 ATAK helicopters in what appears to be a large landing area for helicopters. The soldiers are all wearing dark green fatigues and blue side caps. The helicopters are painted dark green. The background is a vast blue sky with some clouds, and colors of the sunset beginning to show in the far left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

The Philippine Air Force has received two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey at the 15th Strike Wing headquarters in Sangley Point, Cavite.

20 May

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Demos Unmanned HIMARS

The US Army recently demonstrated the Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher prototype, which offers increased firepower and magazine depth without the risk of human casualties.

20 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Air Industries to Supply Black Hawk, Superhawk Helicopter Components for Two Customers

Air Industries Group has signed contracts to provide UH-60 Black Hawk and H-92 Superhawk helicopter components for two users.

20 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Japan Quietly Becoming One of Ukraine’s Most Important Backers: Report

Japan is quietly becoming one of Ukraine’s most important financial backers amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

20 May

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Thailand Reverses Decision on Canceled Chinese Submarine Procurement

Thailand has backpedaled on its previous decision to cancel its planned procurement of a Chinese attack submarine.

20 May

Air

Joe Saballa

US Air Force’s F-35 Program to Face Further Unforeseen Delays: GAO

The US Air Force’s F-35 program should brace for further delays stemming from the late arrival of key aircraft components.

20 May

Land

Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team participated in a joint parachute training jump with CH-47 Chinook aircraft from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade here July 16. Also participating were Italian army paratroopers from the Folgore Parachute Brigade and paratroopers from the U.S. Air Force's 8th Air Support Operations Squadron in Aviano, Italy, July 16, 2013. (Photo by Barbara Romano)

Rojoef Manuel

US Selects Bases for Experimental Air Task Force Program

The US has identified bases to house experimental Air Task Forces that will test new approaches for more unified unit deployment.

20 May

Cyber

Members of with the 914th Civil Engineer Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, attempt an airfield damage crater repair at Readiness Challenge IX in Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 25, 2023. Readiness Challenge is the capstone event for Department of the Air Force civil engineers to demonstrate their readiness and capability to conduct full-spectrum, integrated base response and recovery operations in contested, degraded and operationally limited environments. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron, host the event and through the competition, are able assess unit readiness, find deficiencies and identify training opportunities to ensure the Air and Space Forces have ready trained civil engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics to Provide Cybersecurity Services for US Air Force Civil Engineering Arm

General Dynamics has secured a contract to deliver cybersecurity services for the US Air Force Civil Engineer Center.

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