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The War Zoneworld61 days ago
Argentina Retires Last A-4 Fightinghawk Jets as F-16s Enter Service
The Argentine Air Force has decommissioned its final A-4AR and OA-4AR Fightinghawk aircraft after six decades of service. The retirement coincides with the introduction of 24 F-16 fighters acquired from Denmark. The move was driven by maintenance costs and a shift toward more mod…
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Rapplerworld70 days ago
PMA Class of 2026 Cadets Choose Army, Navy, and Air Force in Relatively Even Split
Graduating cadets from the Philippine Military Academy's Talang Dangal Class of 2026 selected the Army, Navy and Air Force in nearly equal numbers, a shift from prior years. Superintendent Vice Admiral Caesar Bernard Valencia linked the change to evolving defense priorities and n…
theaviationist.comworld72 days ago
U.S. Air Force Begins Transition from Minuteman III to Sentinel Nuclear Missiles
The U.S. Air Force is replacing its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles with the new Sentinel system. The transition involves decommissioning existing silos and constructing new facilities. Commanders state the upgrade will enhance capabilities while maintaining nuc…