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U.S. Army training exercise sparks confusion in North Carolina

Posted on August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 by alert5

A recent incident in Montgomery County, North Carolina, involving a Russian-made Mi-171 helicopter and a group of unidentified troops has highlighted the complexities of conducting military training exercises in civilian airspace.

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YF-4E Phantom II: A pioneering force in Fly-By-Wire technology

Posted on August 17, 2024August 14, 2024 by alert5

Tony Landis of the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command History Office recently detailed the remarkable history of aircraft 62-12200, the McDonnell YF-4E Phantom II. Now housed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF), this aircraft, though often overlooked, played a pivotal role in advancing fly-by-wire (FBW) technology, setting the stage for the development of modern fighter aircraft.

DAYTON, Ohio — McDonnell Douglas YF-4E Phantom II at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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301st Fighter Wing receives first F-35A

Posted on August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 by alert5

The 301st Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, ushered in a new chapter in its storied history on Aug. 8, with the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning II. This delivery marks a significant milestone for both the wing and the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), as the 301st becomes AFRC’s inaugural stand-alone F-35 wing.

An F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah arrives to the flightline at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 8, 2024. The 301st Fighter Wing is the first Air Force Reserve Command unit to own, maintain and operate the fifth generation platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Chad Dixon)

U.S. considers supplying JASSM cruise missiles to Ukraine, Politico reports

Posted on August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 by alert5

In an exclusive report, Politico reveals that the Biden administration is “open” to providing Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) to Ukraine, marking a potential significant escalation in U.S. military aid. This long-range cruise missile, if approved, would dramatically enhance Ukraine’s strike capabilities in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

U.S. Air Force Major Jacob Rohrbach, a pilot assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, releases the first Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range, or JASSM-ER, from an F-16 over the Gulf of Mexico on September 19th, 2018. The test gathered data on safe separation and software integration of the JASSM-ER, and demonstrated the Eglin test range’s ability to monitor and control test items in flight over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Korean Air and L3Harris propose advanced AEW&C solution for ROKAF

Posted on August 15, 2024 by alert5

Korean Air and L3Harris Technologies have unveiled a collaborative proposal for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, according to reports from local media outlets. The proposal was presented during the “L3 Industry Day” event held at the Air Force Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on Aug. 13.

Photo: Korean Air
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