Category: Air Force
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From fins to fairings, USAF experimenting with various technologies to reduce C-17’s drag
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is busying modifying a C-17 at Edwards Air Force Base in an effort to improve airflow efficiency and reduce drag on the cargo plane.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit
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Indonesia to deploy 5 F-16s to Natuna island in South China Sea
In an interview with Bloomberg, Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said five F-16s will be deployed to Natuna island in South China Sea to safeguard the country’s interest.
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Photo: TNI AU
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12 F-15Cs from 131st and 194th Fighter Squadrons deploying to Europe
The 131st Fighter Squadron from Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts and 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California will be deploying 12 F-15Cs to Europe starting from today.
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Swedish Air Force tests new method for disperse operation with just 6 ground crew and 2 vehicles
The Swedish Air Force’s F 21 Wing recently tested a new concept of disperse operation by having just six ground crew and two vehicles.
Photo: Louise Levin/Försvarsmakten