Based At Fetesti Since Late 2023, Now Formally Join Air Force
The Netherlands announced the donation of 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for €1, a symbolic amount that signifies the aircraft will formally enter the Romanian Air Force. The announcement was made by Romanian Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu at a NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, coming after the aircraft have been based at the European F-16 Training Fighter Center (EFTC) in Fetesti, Romania, since November 2023.
Officials Reference Low Program Survivability, Budget Overruns
The US Air Force recently announced its decision to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail, referencing extensive delays, cost overruns, and questionable mission alignment. The only question that remains is, what aircraft will replace it?
Stealth Bomber Was Equipped With Microwave, Mini-Fridge, and Toilets
In a recent 37-hour mission dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the US sent a team of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to strike three Iranian nuclear plants. While it is well-known that mid-air refueling can keep a plane flying for longer periods, many are unaware of how pilots are able to stay sane for almost two days in the air.
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