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USAF conducts wind tunnel testing of directed energy system turret

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The U.S. Air Force has carried out wind tunnel testing of directed energy system turret earlier this year.

A directed energy (DE) system turret is positioned on a sting in the 4-foot transonic wind tunnel at Arnold Air Force Base for testing by the Aerodynamics Test Branch of Arnold Engineering Development Complex, March 5, 2021. Aero-optical wind tunnel testing of a DE system is a new capability for AEDC. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Jill Pickett)(The appearance of a glow from a laser was simulated for this photo.)

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British Carrier Strike Group to conduct joint training with Australia, Japan and U.S. forces this week

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Japan’s FNN television station reports that the British Carrier Strike Group will conduct joint training exercises with Australian, Japanese, and U.S. forces this week.

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