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RoKAF F-16 accidentally release flare in mid-air

Posted on February 5, 2023 by alert5

A Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) KF-16 accidentally release a flare while the fighter was returning to Seosan Air Base on Jan. 31.

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General Atomics to build and fly Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) aircraft

Posted on February 3, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded GA-ASI the contract to manufacture and perform demonstration flights of the Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) aircraft.

Graphic: GA-ASI
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CBO report discusses technical challenges and cost of hypersonic weapons

Posted on February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. military’s development of hypersonic missiles has been analyzed by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the results are in. Hypersonic weapons, capable of flying at five times the speed of sound, are touted as the future of rapid strike capabilities. However, according to the CBO, there are still hurdles to overcome before these missiles can be fully operational.

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