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🇰🇿✈️ Kazakhstan has taken delivery of its first of two A400M military transport aircraft from Airbus in a handover ceremony held in Almaty. This follows Astana’s order placed in September 2021, with the aircraft poised to “become the cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s tactical and strategic airlifting operations,” according to Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn. The second aircraft is already in production and anticipated for delivery in 2026. #military #army #defense #defenseindustry #kazachstan #airbus #aviation

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https://lnkd.in/gM9G9dig Russian Su-30 ‘Defeats’ French Rafale Fighters For Kazakh Air Force Deal; Reason: Technology Or Geopolitics Kazakhstan has just received six new Su-30SM multirole fighters from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation. They replace the older Soviet-era MiG-29 fighters, which have been decommissioned. This is in addition to the 18 aircraft received earlier under different contracts, bringing the total to 29 Su-30SM fighters in the Kazakhstani Air Force.

Dear Joseph Pierre, Thank you for your order on the NATO Multimedia Portal. You can access your order by clicking the link below. Best regards, NATO Multimedia Team ********************************************************************* NATO paratroopers drop over Europe for exercise Swift Response Look out below! Allied paratroopers jumped into five NATO countries and Moldova as part of exercise Swift Response, the largest airborne operation in Europe since the Second World War. Synopsis In the largest airborne operation since the Second World War, paratroopers from France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain jumped into Estonia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Sweden as part of exercise Swift Response, proving their ability to conduct complex operations with short notice. Airborne operations require precise timing, and consummate skill from pilots and paratroopers alike. Their ability to insert hundreds of soldiers behind enemy lines makes them a strategic asset to NATO Allies. Because of the inherent difficulty in these missions, frequent practice is required to maintain skills. That is why the United States leads Swift Response, a yearly airborne exercise that brings Allies together to drop paratroopers throughout Europe. Conducting these drills together helps Allies familiarise themselves with each other’s practices, improving their ability to work together in the event of a crisis.

Jungle warfare expertise shared between Indian and French troops in Shakti-2024 India and France's Shakti-2024 military exercise is underway. This year's edition sees a larger troop presence and focuses on mountain and urban warfare under UN mandates. A key feature is the Indian Army sharing its jungle survival expertise with France's elite Foreign Legion. This exercise strengthens India-France defense ties, with more collaborative exercises planned for the year. https://lnkd.in/gU7rB6YE

I have no idea which Air base this is. Its surely an IAF C130J Hercules. Can be Nyoma, Fukhche or Daulat Beg Oldi. Daulat Beg Oldi is the worlds highest military Airfield. IAF truly has the distinction of being able to fight wars no matter how rough the terrain how difficult the takeoff or landing. Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) lies at the northeastern corner of the Karakoram Range, at the northern edge of Depsang Plains at an elevation of 16,700 ft. The international border with China is 8 km to the north and the Line of Actual Control with Chinese-controlled Aksai Chin is 9 km to the east. DBO is India's northernmost settlement.

https://lnkd.in/gR2XpQtp As US, China Chase 6th-Gen Jets, Canada To Revive ‘Almost Forgotten’ C-23 Sherpa As Military Variant Even as militaries worldwide plan fifth—and sixth-generation fighter jets, a quiet revolution is happening in Canada to revive the almost forgotten De Havilland Short C-23 Sherpa as a military variant. Well-known as a supply aircraft in Western Europe during the Cold War in the 1980s, the C-23 came from a family of twin turboprop planes. De Havilland Canada’s Vice President for...

In today’s 60 Second Update, this week from RAF Shawbury, the Global Enablement Medical Force have been recognised for their outstanding humanitarian contributions and for delivering critical medical care to thousands in challenging conditions. In this episode: 🇮🇹 RAF and Aeronautica Militare engineers are swapping servicing and maintenance tasks on exercises and Air Policing missions to improve joint effectiveness. ⚔️ The RAF Global Enablement Medical Force has received the 2023 Firmin Sword of Peace Award for outstanding humanitarian contributions & delivering critical medical care to thousands in need. ✈️ A Lancaster, named Aries, completed the first flight around the world by a British military aircraft. It left RAF Shawbury on the 21st October 1944 and returned 53 days later on the 14th December, covering almost 36,000 nautical miles & racking up over 2,000 flying hours. How did you find this week's episode? Thanks for watching and see you next time!

🇩🇪✈️✨ The German parliament has approved a financing plan to upgrade its fleet of Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, aiming to align with evolving NATO requirements. The Airbus A400M modernization program, which also involves Belgium, France, Spain, and the UK, has a total cost of 380 million euros. Germany’s contribution will be up to 152 million euros. financed through a special fund approved by parliament and the country’s regular defense budget. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #germany #nato #airbus #aviation #militaryaviation #aerospace

The Spanish government has ordered 25 additional #Eurofighter! Known as the Halcon II programme, the order will cover the delivery of 21 latest-generation single-seat and four twin-seat Eurofighter aircraft to replace part of the F-18 fleet operated by the Ejército del Aire. These new aircraft will boost Spain’s air-power capabilities and operations, reinforce its prominent position at the heart of #NATO, and secure the programme’s industrial footprint. To the press release: https://lnkd.in/eqzwgm3D #DefenceMatters