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Taiwan Air Force: 2025November15Saturday

US approves potential $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, first under Trump - Reuters

State Department green-lights $330M military aircraft parts sale to Taiwan - Stars and Stripes

DEFENSE U.S. arms package to help keep Taiwan's military hardware operational - Focus Taiwan

Arms sale shows the US’ commitment, expert says - Taipei Times

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

US Approves First Military Sale to Taiwan Since Trump’s Return - The Defense Post

US greenlights $330m sale of military aircraft parts to Taiwan - Nikkei Asia

US approves potential $330M military sale to Taiwan - TRT World

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

Taiwan to receive $330 million worth of military equipment from US - PressTV

Indonesia Air Force: 2025November15Saturday

Indonesia’s J-10 fighter buy from China a geopolitical play with capability risks: Experts - Breaking Defense

Indonesia’s A400M induction boosts airlift capabilities: GlobalData - Air Force Technology

Airbus delivers first A400M to Indonesia - Airbus

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

Airbus delivers first A400M to Indonesian Air Force - The Aviation Geek Club

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

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

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

Adding a fighter type is not the answer to Indonesia’s defence needs - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

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

Vietnam Air Force: 2025November15Saturday

Former Vietnam War POW featured in Pulitzer-winning photo dies at 92 - Stars and Stripes

Robert Stirm, Air Force lieutenant colonel in iconic Vietnam War photo "Burst of Joy," dies at 92 - CBS News

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

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

92-year-old Vietnam veteran blew 'Taps' in high school, flew 'every fighter plane' during 27-year Air Force career - The Daily Citizen

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

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

Air Force's Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr. Rose to 4-Star Excellence - U.S. Department of War (.gov)

Nguyen Cao Ky | Biography, Facts, & Vietnam War - Britannica

36-year-old American Air Force vet lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City, spends around $1,031/mo: It's the 'safest place I've ever lived' - CNBC

Thailand Air Force: 2025November15Saturday

Royal Thai Air Force urges public to refrain from sharing military operation details; 2nd Army Region assures full control over all situations - Nation Thailand

Royal Thai Air Force adds two H225 helicopters - Airbus

News - Historic Flights Mark New Heights in U.S.-Thai Air Force Partnership - DVIDS

Pratt & Whitney Canada wins MRO deal for Thai Air Force - Asia Pacific Defence Reporter

Thailand boosts its close air support with AT-6TH Wolverines - Asian Military Review

Defense & Security 2025: Thailand to produce KB family of loitering munitions - Janes

Shared values, partnership guide USAF and RTAF planning in 12th Airman-to-Airman Talks - pacaf.af.mil

Washington Guard, Thai Armed Forces Conclude Successful Enduring Partners 25 - nationalguard.mil

Saab receives Royal Thai Air Force order for four Gripen E/Fs - Euro-sd

Airbus secures order for two more H225 helicopters from RTAF - Air Force Technology

Malaysia Air Force: 2025November15Saturday

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

Washington Guard Hosts Visit From Royal Malaysian Air Force Deputy Chief - nationalguard.mil

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

Malaysian jet greets Air Force One in style (VIDEO) - Yahoo News Malaysia

Seventh Annual U.S. and Malaysia Airman-to-Airman Talks - pacaf.af.mil

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

Video: Royal Malaysian Air Force jet makes emergency landing during air exercise - MSN

Cope Taufan 16 Kicks Off in Malaysia - pacom.mil

Philippines Air Force: 2025November15Saturday

US Air Force Reserve leaders strengthen ties with Philippine air force - af.mil

Air Force boosts fleet with 5 new Black Hawks - Inquirer.net

United States Military Deploys Foreign Disaster Relief Support for the Philippine Response to Successive Storms - DVIDS

The remains of four Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel who died in the PAF Super Huey helicopter crash in Agusan del Sur arrive at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Thursday evening. The four airmen, namely Capt. Paulie Dumagan, 2/Lt. Royce Louis Ca - Facebook

United States Provides Emergency Disaster Assistance for Victims of Super Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) and Successive Disasters in the Philippines - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (.gov)

Leonardo presents its proposal to equip the Philippine Air Force with 32 new Eurofighter Tranche 5 fighters - Zona Militar

Five more S-70i Black Hawks enter Philippine Air Force - Air Force Technology

Philippines looks to buy KF-21 fighter jets - Defence Blog

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

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