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Archives by date > 2007 > June > 27th

UAE Seeks F-16 Pilot Training in USA

Jun 27, 2007 08:30 UTC

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F-16F “Desert Falcon”

Back in August 2006, “US DSCA Issues a Flurry of International Arms Sale Notifications” noted that the Netherlands and Singapore were moving to set up F-16 pilot training programs in the USA, which offers a lot more space to fly in and combat-seasoned pilots as trainers. Now the UAE, whose Block 60 “Desert Falcons” are the world’s most advanced F-16s, has requested a similar service.

This course will go from fighter fundamentals training to a “capstone” course that takes experienced pilots and significantly improves their tactical proficiency. Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals in Texas is a pre-cursor to F-16 Block 60-transition training, which UAE pilots will receive in Tucson, AZ. The US DSCA announced the request on June 18/07 as:

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Underwater Sub Detection: SBIR Tries to Think Like a Shark

Jun 27, 2007 07:10 UTC

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Changes in US anti-submarine warfare strategy have included the growing importance of dealing with super-quiet diesel-electric submarines in shallow-water littorals.

In response, one of the early-stage Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) approaches involves thinking entirely outside the sonar box. We talk about “submariner dolphins” – but maybe the creature they really need to emulate is the shark. Now a recent contract indicates that the US military is making real progress toward that goal…

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