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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has selected Northrop Grumman for its Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) Turret Research in Aero-Effects (STRAFE) program.
Graphic: Northrop Grumman
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The 480th Fighter Squadron lost a F-16C near Engelmannreuth, Germany one year ago, investigators have now determined the root cause of the accident.
Continue reading “Engine failure cause of F-16C crash in Germany”
The Philippine Air Force is said to have only one serviceable FA-50PH after another aircraft was damaged by a bird strike earlier this year.
Photo:KAI
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The Pentagon’s director of operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) has found issues with weapon integration on the F-35 that could hinder the declaration of full operational capability for the stealth fighter.
Photo: Chad Bellay, Edwards F-35 Integrated Test Force
Continue reading “DOT&E found issues with integrating AIM-9X, 25mm gun on F-35”
A Russian MiG-29SMT fighter pilot mounted two GoPro cameras during his flight, one on the canopy and the other one on his helmet.