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The decision was driven by factors including cost, technology transfer, and a desire to avoid dependence on any single superpower
Then, during the Vietnam war in 1966-1967, the US began supplying F-5A Freedom Fighters to Thailand, which became the backbone of RTAF fighter aircraft until 1988 when Lockheed-Martin F-16s ...
Why Thailand chose to buy Swedish fighter jets instead of US F-16s
Then, during the Vietnam war in 1966-1967, the US began supplying F-5A Freedom Fighters to Thailand, which became the ...
Simple Flying20d
Top 5: These Are The Oldest US Fighter Jets Still In Service
We now explore the fun behind this remarkable service record. One old Northrop fighter deserves another. The older iteration of the F-5, the F-5A Freedom Fighter, actually dates back to July 1959 for ...
The National Interest3d
F-22 Raptor: The Most Expensive Fighter Jet Ever
The F-22 Raptor is widely regarded as the most formidable fighter jet ever built. As the first fifth-generation stealth aircraft, it combines unparalleled speed, agility, and firepower. What You ...
The National Interest6d
F-16 Fighting Falcon from Ukraine Has Shot Down Russian Su-34 Fullback Fighter-Bomber: Report
The F-16 has been a critical part of NATO's support to Ukraine, providing air defense capabilities against Russian drone and missile strikes. If confirmed, this would highlight the fighter's ...
NDTV13d
Spanish F-18 Fighter Jet Crashes While Flying Low, Pilot Dies
A Spanish Air Force pilot died when an F18 fighter plane crashed Friday in eastern ... has been confirmed in the F-18 accident. We share in the grief of his family and friends.
The Straits Times7d
Australian F-35 stealth fighters take to skies here
Eagle-eyed plane spotters have managed to snap photos of the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter here in recent weeks, including this one on its final approach into Paya Lebar Air Base, with the ...
Business Insider6d
NATO fighter pilots break down their Eurofighter vs F-35 dogfight with cockpit video and paper airplanes
Grant flew the Eurofighter Typhoon, a European fighter manufactured by a consortium of Airbus Defense and Space, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, while Pearce flew a US Air Force F-35A, a fifth ...
The Aviationist12d
JASDF Fighter Squadron Revives its Retired F-4 Phantoms’ Colored Tail Markings on its F-35A
Japan has a tradition of painting its fighters like the aggressor F-15s and the retired F-4s in vibrant, striking and the most artistic livery, with a diverse combination of color combinations and ...
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When Ratan Tata Flew An F-16 Fighter Jet Over Bengaluru Skies
At the Aero India Show held in Bengaluru, Mr Tata, 69 at the time, was invited by US defence contractor Lockheed Martin to co-pilot an F-16 fighter jet. Known for his aviation skills, Mr Tata ...
Kyiv Post5d
Has the Ukrainian F-16 Got First Blood?
A number of pro-Kremlin milbloggers picked up on claims made early on Saturday that a Russian Sukhoi Su-34 (NATO: Fullback) fighter-bomber had been shot-down about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from the ...
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Lockheed names new F-35 fighter jet program leader
WASHINGTON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), opens new tab announced on Wednesday that Chauncey McIntosh been appointed vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II ...