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Taiwan Air Force: 2025December15Monday

Chinese warship and Taiwan jet clash in radio encounter - Defence Blog

B-52s, Japanese Fighters Fly Together After China and Russia Fly Bomber Patrol - Air & Space Forces Magazine

U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing - NPR

Airpower Has a Mass of Its Own: Predicting an Air Order-of-Battle for a Taiwan Conflict - Air University (af.edu)

US Air Force strategy ‘likely to fail’ in Taiwan conflict, new report warns - FlightGlobal

Does China’s Air Defense Umbrella Cover Taiwan? - dominotheory.com

US urged to hasten F-16V collision avoidance system installation - Taipei Times

Taiwan’s ‘Super’ F-16V Fighter Has a Message for China’s Air Force - 19FortyFive

Taiwan’s F-16V Fighter Was Built to Fight China’s Air Force - National Security Journal

The Taiwanese Air Force has warned that the U.S. may once again delay the delivery of the new F-16 Block 70 fighters - Zona Militar

Indonesia Air Force: 2025December15Monday

News - U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces execute Exercise Cope West 25 - DVIDS

Indonesia bolsters Air Force with Turkish fighter jets - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces Conduct JCET Teak Iron 2025 Exercise in Medan - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia (.gov)

Indonesia’s first Rafale F4 fighter pilots complete their training courses in France - Zona Militar

Embassy Jakarta supports Hawaii-Indonesia defense partnership - State Magazine (.gov)

Indonesia’s Kaan Jet Fighter Deal with Turkey: Symbolism or Substance? - Defense Security Monitor

Update: Indonesian Air Force tests BNT-250 munition - Janes

Indonesia's fighter jet shopping spree exposes strategy gap - East Asia Forum

Indonesian Air Force’s First Rafale Takes Maiden Flight - The Aviationist

Air force modernisation in Southeast Asia: Deterrence or danger? - Lowy Institute

Vietnam Air Force: 2025December15Monday

Poland/Vietnam • Vietnamese air force still relying on Kyiv and Warsaw for spare parts - Intelligence Online

Vietnam’s Urgent Air Force Overhaul: Exploring Fighter Jet Options Amid Global Tensions - Defense Security Monitor

Medal of Honor Monday: Air Force Capt. Steven Bennett - U.S. Department of War (.gov)

Vietnam War Ace Seeks Medal of Honor for Comrade Lost in War - Air & Space Forces Magazine

Why America’s Air-to-Air Kill Ratio Dropped So Much During the Vietnam War - Military.com

Robert Stirm, an Air Force pilot whose return home to his family after more than five years of captivity in North Vietnam was the subject of a jubilant Pulitzer Prize-winning photo — an image that hid the painful truth about his marriage ending — has died at 92. - facebook.com

36-year-old American Air Force vet moved to Vietnam, lives on $4,000 a month: You can 'focus on what makes you happy' here - CNBC

Airman Accounted For From Vietnam War (Gish, H.) - dpaa.mil

A pilot went down in Vietnam to protect secrets. Will he get the Medal of Honor? - Task & Purpose

Spies Helped the U.S. Air Force Shoot Down a Third of North Vietnam’s MiG-21s - Trench Art | David Axe

Thailand Air Force: 2025December15Monday

Cambodia says Thai bombing is hitting deeper into its territory near shelters for displaced - The Washington Post

US Jets vs. Chinese Rockets: Thailand and Cambodia Are Back at War - The National Interest

News - Air National Guard and Royal Thai Air Force begin planning on Enduring Partners 25 - DVIDS

Air force confirms F-16 strikes on three Cambodian targets in Chanthaburi–Trat “successfully completed” - Nation Thailand

Thai air force strikes Cambodian military targets amid border tensions - FlightGlobal

Royal Thai Air Force adds two H225 helicopters - Airbus

Thai jets conduct deep strike against Cambodian troops - Defence Blog

Thai air force selects Barak MX - Janes

Thailand's Air Force to Purchase Israeli Air Defense System in $107 Million Deal - Haaretz

Thai army: 1 civilian killed, no ceasefire arrangement at present - chinadailyasia.com

Malaysia Air Force: 2025December15Monday

Three of a kind in Malaysia - defence.gov.au

News - Royal Malaysian Air Force Deputy Chief visits Washington State - DVIDS

Malaysia jet explosion reignites debate over ageing air force arsenal - South China Morning Post

Air force modernisation in Southeast Asia: Deterrence or danger? - Lowy Institute

One of Malaysia's F/A-18 Hornets burst into flames during take-off, just as the country seeks to buy 33 more of the jets - Business Insider

Cope Taufan 16 Kicks Off in Malaysia > U.S. Indo-Pacific Command > NEWS - pacom.mil

News - Royal Malaysian Air Force members honor fallen comrade - DVIDS

Trump speaks on Air Force One, travels to Malaysia - LiveNOW from FOX

President Trump Speaks to Reporters on Air Force One En Route to Malaysia - C-SPAN

Malaysia drops plan to buy Kuwait F/A-18 fighter jets - Defence Blog

Philippines Air Force: 2025December15Monday

The Philippines and the U.S. Conduct Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity - navy.mil

US-Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2 > Air Force > Article Display - af.mil

The Philippine Air Force has incorporated a new batch of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by PZL Mielec - Zona Militar

U.S. Air Advisors Enhance USAF-PAF Interoperability at Cope Thunder 25-2 - pacom.mil

U.S., Philippine Air Forces Kick off Aerial Combat Exercise - USNI News

Lockheed Martin Continues to Support Philippine Air Force with Delivery of Five More Black Hawk® Helicopters - Lockheed Martin

US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’ - Defense News

Lockheed expands collaboration package for Philippines - Air Force Technology

Philippines confirms order for six additional A-29 Super Tucanos - Air Data News

Philippine Air Force receives five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Poland - AeroTime