November 22, 2023 Military Aviation News

Philippines launches joint sea, air patrols with US military

11/22/2023

The militaries of the Philippines and the United States launched joint patrols on Tuesday in waters near Taiwan, officials of the Southeast Asian nation said, a move likely to fan further tension with China. Security engagements between the treaty allies have soared this year, including a decision to almost double the number of Philippine bases the American military can access, some facing Taiwan, and their largest-ever joint military drill in April.

Ukrainian pilots already undergoing F-16 training in Denmark – Ihnat

11/22/2023

Ukrainian pilots are already undergoing training to fly the F-16 fighter aircraft in Denmark. The relevant statement was made by Spokesperson for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yurii Ihnat during a briefing at Media Center Ukraine - Ukrinform. “Prior to that, there were NATO-standard light-engine aircraft, which help to transition more easily to the F-16s. Now these are already dual flights.

ANALYSIS: Russia Registers Two-Seater Patent of Su-57 Stealth Fighter: What’s the Significance?

11/22/2023

In the patent, the company outlined the technical specifications of the new design as well as the details surrounding its role and capabilities, namely, that it’s an aerial command center capable of launching and/or controlling unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying bombs and other combat aircraft.

A ‘Swiss Army knife’ for the skies: Ukrainian pilot races to get to grips with F-16 jet

11/22/2023

It can take years to fully train an F-16 fighter pilot. “Moonfish” – a Ukrainian military aviator – has about six months. Moonfish is the call sign of a Ukrainian pilot who is training to fly the United States-designed multirole aircraft. He spoke with CNN via Zoom from an undisclosed location, where he is in his second month of training.

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