So more frequently C17's in the Netherlands for shipments to warzones. I thought I heard the RNLAF was also thinking about purchasing their own C17('s)? A few years ago that was the rumour rumours too (i remember Photoshopped photos of C-17's in the old blue/grey camo c/s and RNlAF roundels @ this ...
Gripen Delivers Fighters To South Africa Sep 30, 2008 Neelam Mathews The South Africa Air Force (SAAF) has taken delivery of the first four of 26 Gripen NG advanced fighter aircraft ordered at the biennial Africa Aerospace and Defense show in Cape Town, South Africa. Nine of the fighters are two-sea...
I found this info on exercise Noble Ardent 2008, held from 6-16 october in France. Looks like some nice participants are coming: Cambrai: 5* F-16 Turkey Reims: 2* Tornado + 2* AMX Italy Orleans: 1* C295 Poland Dijon: 5* Mirage 2000 Greece + 2* Da20 JEWCS (FRA ?) Avord: 1* E-3A NATO + 1* E-3C USA + ...
NATO Completes C-17 Agreement Sep 26, 2008 By Robert Wall/Paris and Douglas Barrie/London The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has arranged 12 members to commit to acquiring C-17 airlifters, marking the first major weapon systems purchase for the alliance in 30 years. NATO hopes to take delivery ...