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Top Aces' F-16 Aggressors Equipped with IRST Pods for Enhanced USAF Training

Top Aces Corporation has successfully integrated Infrared Search and Track (IRST) pods onto their privately-owned F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighters. This modernization aims to elevate the realism of training exercises for U.S. Air Force 5th generation pilots, addressing growing demands for realistic threat simulation.

2024-09-05T09:31:44.352028-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Top Ukrainian Pilot Dies in F-16 Crash During Russian Strike

2024-08-29T07:26:27.547377-07:00

The War Zone

US Navy Loses Opportunity on Greek F-16 Aggressor Jets to Air Force

2024-09-06T12:31:34.992624-07:00

Aviation Week

Netherlands Expands Military with New F-35s, Helicopters, and Frigates

2024-09-05T08:19:34.403408-07:00

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The War Zone

US Navy Loses Opportunity on Greek F-16 Aggressor Jets to Air Force The U.S. Navy nearly acquired Greek F-16s for its adversary training program, but ultimately, these jets went to the U.S. Air Force instead. The initial plan would have augmented the Navy’s aggressor fleet with the Greek F-16s until the Air Force provided alternative options.

2024-09-06T12:31:34.992624-07:00

US Navy Loses Opportunity on Greek F-16 Aggressor Jets to Air Force

Wall Street Journal

Ukrainian F-16 Crash Highlights Pilot Training Gaps The recent F-16 crash involving Ukrainian pilots has intensified scrutiny on accelerated training programs, as concerns mount over insufficient flight hours compared to Western pilots. This incident underscores the challenges faced in adapting pilots to advanced Western aircraft under expedited timelines.

2024-09-05T13:08:26.963613-07:00

Ukrainian F-16 Crash Highlights Pilot Training Gaps

The War Zone

Top Aces' F-16 Aggressors Equipped with IRST Pods for Enhanced USAF Training Top Aces Corporation has successfully integrated Infrared Search and Track (IRST) pods onto their privately-owned F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighters. This modernization aims to elevate the realism of training exercises for U.S. Air Force 5th generation pilots, addressing growing demands for realistic threat simulation.

2024-09-05T09:31:44.352028-07:00

Top Aces' F-16 Aggressors Equipped with IRST Pods for Enhanced USAF Training

Aviation Week

Netherlands Expands Military with New F-35s, Helicopters, and Frigates The Dutch Ministry of Defence has unveiled a comprehensive expansion initiative to bolster its military amidst escalating global threats. This includes the procurement of additional F-35 fighter jets, two anti-submarine warfare frigates, and six NH90 NFH helicopters, alongside reestablishing a tank battalion.

2024-09-05T08:19:34.403408-07:00

Netherlands Expands Military with New F-35s, Helicopters, and Frigates

Breaking Defense

Northrop's IVEWS for F-16 Enters USAF Flight Tests Northrop Grumman's AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) has commenced flight testing with the U.S. Air Force after successful trials at the J-PRIMES facility. This development aims to enhance the survivability of F-16 fighters against modern air defense systems.

2024-09-04T12:12:15.107466-07:00

Northrop's IVEWS for F-16 Enters USAF Flight Tests

The Aviationist

RAAF F-35 Low-Level Maneuver over Kosciuszko Sparks Media Scrutiny A video of an Australian RAAF F-35 performing a low-level inverted roll maneuver over Kosciuszko National Park has attracted media attention. While the footage may seem dramatic, experts confirm that such tactical maneuvers are standard practice in fast jet training routines.

2024-09-04T08:04:24.609625-07:00

RAAF F-35 Low-Level Maneuver over Kosciuszko Sparks Media Scrutiny

Breaking Defense

Pratt & Whitney Proposes F100 Engine for Poland's F-15EX Fleet Pratt & Whitney's F100 engine, deemed 'low risk,' requires minimal flight testing for integration into Poland's potential F-15EX acquisition, ensuring no schedule delays, states Josh Goodman, senior program director.

2024-09-03T10:00:01.887124-07:00

Pratt & Whitney Proposes F100 Engine for Poland's F-15EX Fleet

Wall Street Journal

Ukrainian F-16 Campaign Faces Setback After Pilot's Death The recent loss of a Ukrainian pilot and a critical aircraft underscores the challenges facing Ukraine as it seeks advanced Western military aid to bolster its defenses against Russia.

2024-09-02T18:05:09.664902-07:00

Ukrainian F-16 Campaign Faces Setback After Pilot's Death