Day: April 12, 2021

Concept art for Next Generation Air Dominance

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has published its biennial report for acquisition last week and the concept art for the Next Generation Air Dominance can be found on page 28.

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KC-135 will soon be able to defend itself using the Gladiator Pod

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC) is planning to modify two KC-135s to equip them with a new communications, sensors and defensive pod.

On December 15, 2020, the National Guard Bureau named the Utah Air National Guard as the interim KC-135 Test Detachment for AATC. Under the agreement the 151st ARW will provide aircraft, aircrew, and maintenance support.

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FA-50 and JF-17 are finalists in Malaysia’s fighter competition

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by alert5

Korea Times quoted anonymous sources as saying the the KAI FA-50 and Pakistan’s JF-17 are the finalists in Malaysia’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) competition.

대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces / CC BY-SA

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