On April 16, 2024, Breaking Defense reported that Jordan’s air force shot down several of Iran’s drones and missiles during the latter’s country attack on Israel. The article didn’t specify what weapons systems were used but did state that “Reuters reported Jordian air force jets conducted some interceptions” and cited a Middle East security expert who “surmised US-made systems were likely used.”
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Canada’s Airbus A330 MRTT Fleet: What’s The Latest?
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- July 3, 2025
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While the US President’s flagship executive transport comprises a pair of modified Boeing 747s, other countries have opted for smaller jets – though still large relative to other nations. Like the UK, France, and some other nations, Canada’s flagship executive transport is now the Airbus A330.The Canadian government aims to convert all of these to multi-role tanker transports (MRTTs) in the future. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will eventually have 9 of these converted A330s in its fleet, with some having come 2nd-hand from Kuwait Airways, and others being purpose built for the Canadian Forces.