February 17, 2021

PLAAF is starting to produce better trained fighter pilots and at a faster rate

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by alert5

A new report from the U.S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute says the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has started to implement a new training curriculum for its fighter pilots.

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First major design review of GBSD completed

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Northrop Grumman announced on Feb. 16 that it has carried out the first major design review event for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD).

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F-35Bs from USS Makin Island are now supporting Operation Inherent Resolve

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The U.S. Marine Corps 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit declared that the air wing on board amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) has air operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from Feb. 13.

210213-M-PQ459-1013 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 13, 2021) – A U.S. Marine Corps F35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during flight operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Feb. 13. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 15th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Stegall)

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Japan’s new Aegis ships can only be on duty 126 days a year

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by alert5

The Asahi has disclosed that the two new Aegis warships that Japan plans to build as the alternative to land-base Aegis Ashore sites are only able to be on station to defend the country for up to 126 days a year.

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