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B-1 pilots explore using AR for aerial refueling training

Posted on June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 by alert5

The B-1 bomber community is exploring the feasibility of using Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) developed by Red 6 to train rookie B-1 pilots on aerial refueling.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Thorup, Air Combat Command Training Support Squadron Detachment 14 commander, prepares for takeoff as Rina Shkrabova, Red 6 director of hardware design, connects the augmented reality headset to the Berkut in Santa Monica, Calif., April 13, 2021. The visor tracks the motions of the pilots’ heads and the position of the airframe to determine how the virtual assets are viewed and its location compared to the piloted aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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AGM-183A to attempt another test flight next month

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by alert5

After failing to make its first flight on Apr. 5, the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) will make a fresh attempt next month, U.S. Air Force Global Strike Commander Gen. Timothy Ray says.

Photo: USAF

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The last USMC female WSO graduates from VT-86

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by alert5

1st Lt. Brenda McCarthy became the last female U.S. Marine Corps Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) when she graduated from VT-86 on May 27.

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Brenda McCarthy poses for a photo at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., May 27, 2021. McCarthy is the last female Marine to receive her wings as a weapons systems officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mellizza Bonjoc)

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Six F-15Ks participating in Red Flag Alaska 21-2

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 by alert5

Six F-15Ks have left South Korea on Jun. 2 for Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska for exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-2.

SSgt Jim Araos, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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U.S. State Department clears sale of 29 AH-64Es to Australia

Posted on June 4, 2021 by alert5

The Biden administration has given its approval to sell 29 AH-64E attack helicopters to Australia that is expected to cost $3.5 billion.

A group of AH-64E version 6 Apache helicopters depart the Boeing manufacturing facilities at Mesa, Ariz. 13 January bound for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash. The aircraft will be delivered to the
1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. With the fielding of these aircraft, the 1-229th ARB, becomes first operational unit to add the Apache V6 aircraft to its inventory. (Photo Courtesy Boeing Mesa)

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