October 13, 2021 – Alert 5

HSM-51 carried out joint training with VX-51 of JMSDF

Posted on October 13, 2021October 12, 2021 by alert5

HSM-51 and VX-51 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) carried their first joint training exercise on Sept. 14.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 14, 2021) – An MH-60R assigned to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, front, and an SH-60K assigned to the “Mighty 59” of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conduct bi-lateral exercises. HSM-51 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70 forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of HSM-51)

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The F-15E has a new bunker buster, the GBU-72

Posted on October 13, 2021October 12, 2021 by alert5

The F-15E has a new bunker buster added to its arsenal, the GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator. The new weapon was tested at the Eglin Air Force Base range by the 96th Test Wing.

Photo: USAF
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