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Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) is being considered as a potential location for a groundbreaking energy project: a portable nuclear reactor. The project, spearheaded by Radiant Nuclear, could see the base utilising a small modular reactor as early as 2028. This development is part of a broader effort to enhance the resilience of military installations and meet ambitious carbon-free energy goals.
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The first F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with the advanced Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) have touched down at RAF Lakenheath, marking a significant leap in electronic warfare capabilities for the U.S. Air Force in Europe. The arrival of these upgraded aircraft on Jan. 16, signals a major step in the Air Force’s modernization efforts to ensure the F-15 fleet remains effective against evolving threats.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali
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South Korea has pulled back the curtain on its latest military tech development: the ‘short-range air-to-air guided missile-II’, a locally produced missile. Introduced at a recent DAPA event, this missile is destined for the KF-21 fighter, replacing imported counterparts and represents a bold step towards self-sufficiency and technological advancement in the nation’s defence sector.
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The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is poised to significantly enhance its combat capabilities with the planned acquisition of 12 additional FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reports. This procurement, detailed in the country’s Department of National Defense’s Procurement Monitoring Report, is valued at approximately P40 billion. The deal, a government-to-government agreement between Manila and Seoul, is currently in the final stages of negotiation, with both sides ironing out the terms of reference.
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A chapter in naval history is closing as the former U.S. Navy supercarrier, the decommissioned USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), embarks on its last voyage, heading south from Philadelphia to Brownsville, Texas, where it will be dismantled. This marks the end of an era for the last conventionally powered American aircraft carrier, a vessel that served the fleet for nearly four decades. As this iconic ship sails toward its final destination, the service prepares to welcome its technologically advanced namesake, the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), a Ford-class carrier poised to redefine naval aviation.