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Morocco strengthens pilot training ahead of F-16 Block 72 deliveries

Morocco is expanding its military aviation training capabilities as it prepares to integrate a new generation of F-16 fighter jets into its air force, with advanced flight simulators set to play a central role in preparing pilots for the aircraft’s sophisticated systems. The Royal Moroccan Air......

Greece: Turkish Drone Intercepted After Incursion Near Alexandroupolis Airport

An aerial incident involving a Turkish drone prompted the Greek air force to mobilize on Friday in northeastern Greece. The aircraft reportedly penetrated the country's airspace before approaching the airport area of Alexandroupolis, triggering the intervention of F-16 fighters. According to reports......

Hungarian Gripen Fighter Jet Crashes, Pilot Escapes Unharmed After Ejection

A JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet from the Hungarian army crashed on Monday near Szolnok, in the central part of the country. The pilot successfully ejected before the crash, and no casualties have been reported. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident. Pilot......

Turkey: F-16 fighter jet crashes during training flight, pilot survives

A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed on Wednesday during a training flight in Yalova province, in northwestern Turkey, with the pilot surviving after ejecting from the aircraft, according to Turkey's Ministry of National Defence. The incident occurred in an area southeast of Istanbul, near......

Morocco advances military transport fleet modernization with second C-130H sent to Texas

A second C-130H aircraft belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force has arrived in Waco, Texas, as part of a multi-year program aimed at modernizing Morocco’s military transport fleet and strengthening its operational readiness. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance and modernization work at a......

Trump secretly switched aircraft after NATO summit amid reported Iranian threats

Donald Trump secretly changed aircraft while leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month amid security concerns linked to reported threats from Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post. The US president had been expected to travel home aboard Air Force One, but instead used a different aircraft......

Morocco benefits from $332 million U.S. program to support F-16 helmet-mounted systems

Morocco is set to benefit from a new U.S. logistics support program valued at approximately $332.6 million, aimed at maintaining and strengthening the operational readiness of Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) used on modern fighter aircraft, including F-16 Fighting Falcon jets operated by......

Royal Moroccan Air Force to stage spectacular aerial shows for Throne Day celebrations

Morocco’s Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) will mark the 27th anniversary of HM King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Throne with a series of aerial performances and parachute demonstrations scheduled in several coastal cities. The celebrations, organized as part of the national events commemorating......

Jordan intercepts drone after airspace breach amid heightened regional tensions

Jordan has confirmed that its armed forces intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered the country's airspace, underscoring the continued security challenges facing the region amid persistent geopolitical tensions. The incident occurred in the eastern desert of the Kingdom during the early hours......