For the first time, an artificial intelligence, or also known as AI, controlled the sensor and navigation systems of a real military aircraft during a training flight at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. On Wednesday, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing press release said that the U.S. Air Force flew AI as a working aircrew member for […]

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The U.S. State Department recently approved the potential sale to Italy of two Gulfstream G550 Aircraft with Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (AISREW) Mission Systems, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The possible deal, which covers electronic warfare aircraft and related equipment, has an estimated value of $500 million. “This proposed sale […]

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According to a press release issued last week by U.S. Air Force Test Cente, the Test Pilot School convenes the first-ever Space Test Fundamentals course Jan. 4, 2021. The selection board results were announced Dec. 10, the release states. “This important milestone would not have been possible without the vision of U.S. Space Force leaders. […]

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An ice storm sweeping across Eastern Europe, bringing freezing rain, sleet and snow could cause big problems for the Ukrainian Air Force. Photos posted on Facebook on Dec. 13 by the Ukrainian tail spotters appear to show how ice covers MiG-29 fighter jets after a record-shattering freeze. Ukrainian combat aircraft were exposed to the effect […]

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The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has announced that Saudi Arabia has received into service its final F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft. The details were given in an 11 December media release, to announce the final F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft were delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force – a key milestone supporting the […]

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The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has announced that Saudi Arabia has received into service its final F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft. The details were given in an 11 December media release, to announce the final F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft were delivered to the Royal Saudi Air Force – a key milestone supporting the […]

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South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has reported that the new Light Armed Helicopter, commonly known as LAH, has been initially declared fit for combat. DAPA’s evaluation has concluded that the LAH program can transition from the development to the pre-production phase, according to multiple reports. The new helicopter, developed by the Korea Aerospace […]

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The U.S. Air Force has publicly released new photos showed Russian-made surface-to-air missile systems used during Emerald Flag, Eglin’s first native multi-domain test exercise. Photos posted last week appear to show a 2K12 “Kub” (NATO reporting name: SA-6 “Gainful”) mobile surface-to-air missile systems that used to serve as adversary targets for a joint service exercise, Emerald Flag, at […]

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The Russian Air Force scrambled MiG-31 jet fighter to intercept a U.S. Air Force RC-135 spy plane over the Bering Sea on Friday, the Defense Ministry’s National Defense Control Center said. The U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft flew airspace around over the neutral waters of the Bering Sea approaching the Russian state border on December […]

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American plane-maker Boeing has confirmed in a recent company news release that the U.S. Air Force plans to retire 17 of the oldest B-1 B-1B Lancer bombers in 2021. As noted by the company, continuous Lancer’s bomber support operations over the last 20 years have taken a toll on the airframe’s structure due to overuse […]

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