Three Belgian air force Lockheed Martin F-16As, three Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules and an Airbus A310 troop transport were deployed to South Africa last month, testing the service's capability to deploy combat aircraft over long distances, to support the United Nations. This was the first time since 1959 that Belgian combat aircraft have deployed to Africa. During the trip, the F-16s took part in exercises with the South Africa Air Force's Denel Cheetah squadron.
Source: Flight International
Embraer has signed its latest contract for the strong-selling C-390 tactical transport: a joint, nine-aircraft deal for NATO member the Netherlands and Austria.
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After a nearly year-long pause, the Pentagon has begun accepting new F-35 fighters from Lockheed Martin, despite ongoing issues certificating the latest technical configuration of the stealth aircraft.
