Estonia receives M-28 light transport aircraft
The Estonian Air Force will enhance its operational capability by the acquisition of two M-28 Skytruck light transport aircraft donated by the US government, the first of which has already been handed over.
Delivery of the first Estonian M-28 twin-engine, light transport aircraft, which took place on 12th March at the Ämari Air Base, marked a turning point for the Estonian Air Force.
New aircraft, together with the second M-28, which should be commissioned in 2019, will match the Estonian requirement ‘to support and train for various capabilities like basic Interceptor Controller and Joint Terminal Attack Controller training’, according to
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 1 free story per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
More from Defence Notes
-
![AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses]()
AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses
Australia, UK and US to collaborate on maritime autonomy, AI, cyber, hypersonics, quantum and undersea warfare, as Australian officers graduate from US Nuclear Power School.
-
![I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
-
![I/ITSEC 2023: FY 2024 budget should not be approved this year, claim US lawmakers]()
I/ITSEC 2023: FY 2024 budget should not be approved this year, claim US lawmakers
US congressmen also expect reductions in the Pentagon’s defence proposal for the next fiscal year.
