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Cockpit video of JASDF F-15 training flight out of Naha air base

Posted on December 30, 2021 by alert5

Successful Solar-to-RF conversion for SSPIDR

Posted on December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 by alert5

A successful ground demonstration of solar energy to radio frequency (RF) conversion for the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research (SSPIDR) Project has been successfully conducted.

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Japan to allocate $445 million next year for 4 F-35Bs

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 by alert5

Japan’s cabinet has finalized the defense budget for 2022 and Tokyo will allocate $445 million to buy four F-35B fighters.

Sgt. 1st Class MilagrosLaura Laura [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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In other news, a robot is dishing out salad at Travis AFB

Posted on December 25, 2021 by alert5

An automated food preparation robot dubbed “Alfred” has been preparing salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base recently.

“Alfred,” an automated food preparation robot, prepares a salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2021. Travis AFB is the first military base to utilize and test “Alfred.” The design is meant to increase productivity, reduce food waste, and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

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Indonesia to take delivery of C-130J at the end of next year

Posted on December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 by alert5

It has been disclosed by Indonesia Air Force Chief Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo that the first C-130J will arrive home in Indonesia at the end of 2022.

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducts a training mission over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 19, 2021. Yokota serves as the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for U.S. Air Force peacetime and contingency operations. Missions include tactical air land, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, special operations and distinguished visitor airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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