Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

The last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender and two F-15Es Strike Eagle assigned to the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing fly in formation during the KC-10 farewell ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2024. As the final base to operate the KC-10, Travis AFB had the honor of bidding farewell to an aircraft that has been a vital component of the U.S. military’s global reach and power projection capabilities, this ceremony marking the closing of an important chapter in the history of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

Final US Air Force KC-10 Extender Aircraft Retires at California Base

The US Air Force has decommissioned its final KC-10 Extender refueling and transport aircraft after more than four decades of service.

30 September

Staff Writer With AFP

US Military Says Killed 37 Militants in Separate Syria Strikes

US forces conducted two separate strikes in Syria, killing 37 "terrorist operatives" including members of the Islamic State group.

27 September

A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The P-8A's primary function is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and will be the replacement for the P-3C Orion. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike DiMestico/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

AAR Wins Potential $1.2B US Navy Poseidon Maritime Patrol Fleet Upkeep Deal

AAR has received a $1.2-billion contract to perform maintenance for the US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fleet.

27 September

Christine Casimiro

Airbus Eyeing Support for Philippine Armed Forces Modernization

Airbus has offered defense equipment and aircraft to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program.

27 September

Rescuers sift through the rubble at the scene of an Israeli strike that targets Beirut's southern suburbs, as search and rescue operations continue in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 21, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Strike Kills Head of Hezbollah Drone Unit

An Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs killed the head of Hezbollah's drone unit, the militant group and the Israeli military said.

27 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukrainian Pilots Finish Fighter Jet Training in France

A group of Ukrainian pilots have completed training in France, the French Air Force announced last week.

26 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop Demos MQ-4C for Arctic Missions as Russia, China Eye Region

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system's ability to operate deep in the Arctic as the mineral-rich region attracts the attention of global powers.

26 September

Inder Singh Bisht

L3Harris Launches F-16 Block 70/72 Electronic Warfare Suite Production

L3Harris Technologies has begun producing its AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for Block 70/72 F-16 fighter jets destined for six US partners.

26 September