March 19, 2022 – Alert 5

Boeing awarded contract to add EW suite to F-15JSI

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 by alert5

The Pentagon announced on Mar. 16 that Boeing has been awarded a $24.5 million undefinitized contract modification for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor program.

Graphic: Boeing

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MV-22B from VMM-261 has crashed in Norway

Posted on March 19, 2022March 19, 2022 by alert5

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B assigned to VMM-261 has crashed in Norway on Mar. 18. The crash site was found in Gråtådalen in Beiarn, south of Bodø.

U.S. Marines prepare to take off in a MV-22B Osprey at Norwegian Air Force Base Bodø during Exercise Cold Response 22, Norway, March 16, 2022. The Marines are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Exercise Cold Response ’22 is a biennial exercise that takes place across Norway, with participation from each of its military services, as well as from 26 additional NATO allied nations and regional partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

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