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17 December

Air

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) sit on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2019. The 168th ARW is Pacific Air Forces’ only Arctic region refueling unit and it transfers more fuel than any other Air National Guard tanker wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Larue Guerrisky)

US Air Force Stations Four Additional KC-135 Stratotankers in Alaska

The US Air Force has assigned four KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska, to amplify its aerial refueling capability near the Arctic region.

17 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Airbus to Upgrade Poland’s C-295 Military Tactical Transport Fleet

Poland has awarded Airbus a contract to upgrade its fleet of 16 C-295M military tactical transport aircraft for $107.8 million.

16 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

China Develops Own ‘Loyal Wingman’ to Rival US

In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a new drone designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets.

16 December

Air

An F-16 fires an AIM-120D-3 in the final required flight test for the missile variant, developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh, known as F3R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Rojoef Manuel

Romania Accepts Three More Ex-Norwegian F-16s

The Romanian Air Force has taken delivery of three more F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as part of an ongoing acquisition program with Norway.

16 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Portugal Approves Purchase of Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano

Portugal has approved the acquisition of 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft from Embraer as part of its plan released in June to expand its military’s ground attack capabilities.

13 December

Air

Joe Saballa

Slovakia Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as New Tactical Airlifter

Slovakia has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing its airlift capabilities.

13 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

Sikorsky Secures $376M Full Funding for US Army’s Black Hawk Choppers

The US Army has awarded Sikorsky a full $376 million in funding for the continued production and delivery of UH-60M and HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.

11 December

Air

Dutch F-35 escorts a Russian Antonov An-72 Coaler transport aircraft over the Baltic Sea. Photo: Netherlands Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Dutch F-35s Intercept Three Russian Military Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 fighter jets have detected three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea and escorted them over international waters, the Dutch Ministry of Defence revealed.

10 December

Americas