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U.S. Navy Lt. Dmitriy Chekmenov, Patrol Squadron Thirty’s Maintenance Material Control Officer, left, talks to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Buddis, Air Boss, during Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2026. The P-8 static display provided an opportunity for the U.S. military to engage with the public and share information about U.S. aviation and defense technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

April 22, 2026

U.S. Navy P-8 strengthens regional ties at Chile’s international air show

SANTIAGO, Chile — Patrol Squadron (VP- 30) and the unit’s flight crew displayed a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon during Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7 - 12, 2026, reinforcing U.S. maritime patrol capability and integration with regional partners.

President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast and Chilean senior government and military leaders participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 opening ceremony in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2026. The ceremony marked the official opening of FIDAE 2026 and highlighted Chile’s leadership in advancing international air and space cooperation and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

April 9, 2026

FIDAE 2026 kicks-off highlights U.S.-Chile airpower, partnership

SANTIAGO, Chile — The U.S. Air Force and Space Force returned to Santiago, Chile in Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026, hosted by the Chilean Air Force (FACh) April 7, 2026.

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