26 mai 2022 | International, Aérospatial

Australians bring Wedgetail to Black Flag test as US preps for AWACS replacement

After finishing up at Black Flag, the Australian Wedgetail flew to Tyndall Air Force Base to take part in an air-to-air live fire evaluation event.

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