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Northrop Grumman to install AN/ALQ-257 on F-16 for flight testing

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The U.S. Air Force is proceeding to install the AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) on several F-16s for flight testing.

An F-16 takes flight over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, October 14, 2021. F-16’s and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s practiced simulations during a joint coalition training event known as Combat Search and Rescue Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevyn)

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PACAF commander wants F-15EX to replace the F-15C

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Speaking at a Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies event on Mar. 14, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander said new weapon systems such as the F-15EX are required in order to prepare for Indo-Pacific conflict.

An F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 53rd Wing, takes flight for the first time out of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 26, 2021, prior to departure for Northern Edge 2021. The F-15EX brings next-generation combat technology to a highly successful fighter airframe that is capable of projecting power across multiple domains for the Joint Force. (U.S Air Force photo by 1st Lt Savanah Bray)

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40th Flight Test Squadron flew 5 different types of aircraft together

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The 40th Flight Test Squadron had the rare opportunity to fly five different types of aircraft assigned to the unit all together for one time on Jan. 31.

A formation of 4th generation fighter jets from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Jan. 31, 2022. The 40th FLTS executes developmental flight tests for fourth generation fighter aircraft to include the A-10, F-15 and F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

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USAF 13th FS in Philippines for joint training with 7th TFS

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U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Basa Air Base, Philippines from Misawa Air Base, Japan on Mar. 12.

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a flight sortie above northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots joined Kadena Air Base, Japan, F-15C Eagle pilots to conduct air-to-air and suppression of enemy air defense missions during an aviation relocation training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)

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