October 30, 2022 Military Aviation News

F-22 Raptors Roar Over Turkish-Occupied Famagusta Days After US Removed Arms Embargo On Cyprus; Ankara Fumes

10/30/2022

On October 26, an undisclosed number of F-22 fighter jets flew over Cyprus, according to Greek media, which claimed that Ankara was not pleased with the detour the F-22s made over the north of the island. The fighter jets are said to have flown over Famagusta, part of Turkish-occupied Cyprus. The mission over Cyprus was carried out by F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft from the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.

Rafale Fighter Jets’ Export Success Is Taking A Toll On French Pilots; Report Calls It Detrimental For Air Force

10/30/2022

French military pilots are facing an alarming training deficit, according to a recent report by a French lawmaker on behalf of the National Defense and Armed Forces Committee that discussed the challenges the French Air Force pilots will face in 2023.

55 new aircraft to beef up Nigeria’s airpower

10/30/2022

The Nigerian Air Force is set to receive 55 brand new aircraft of varying types from manufacturers across the world, as part of efforts towards strengthening Nigeria’s security posture. Deliveries for these aircraft will begin in December 2022, and continue into the next year, which represents one of Nigeria’s largest acquisition haul in over several decades. The new aircraft will add to those already delivered since 2015.

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