"The Swedish-made fighter requires minimal personnel and ground support equipment for dispersed operations and can operate from small unprepared roads. It is also equipped with sophisticated radar and sensors and weapons.

The #MRFs (Multi Role Fighters) are expected to backstop the military's existing fleet of 12 South Korean-made Mach 1.5 capable #FA50PH light #JetFighters." #Philippines #PAF #MRF

#Sweden offers #JAS39 aircraft for PH #AirForceModernization
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1207927

#JetFighters chase small plane in #Washington area before it crashes in #Virginia

The #UnitedStates scrambled F-16 fighter jets in a #Supersonic chase of a light aircraft with an unresponsive pilot that violated airspace in the #WashingtonDC area and later crashed into the mountains of Virginia, officials said.

Four people were on board the Cessna, a source familiar with the matter said. A Cessna Citation can carry seven to 12 passengers.

#NORAD #Autopilot #SonicBoom
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/loud-boom-shakes-washington-dc-fire-department-reports-no-incidents-2023-06-04/