Italy’s air force allocated two Eurofighter Typhoons to quick reaction alert duties for the first time on 16 December. Assigned to the 4th Wing at Grosseto airbase, the single-seat fighters were placed on standby for an initial 24h, each armed with one Raytheon AIM-120 AMRAAM and one AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile.
Source: Flight International
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
