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AGM-158B separation test vehicle glided to its target during latest Rapid Dragon test flight

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 by alert5

Another successful Rapid Dragon test flight was concluded on Nov. 6, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has said.

Once the Palletized Munition Deployment System was stabilized under the parachutes, the production long range cruise missile STV and mass simulants were released sequentially, timed for safe separation between munitions. The photo shows a successful separation of a STV from the sabot following the weapon release, followed by the deployment of the STV’s control surfaces (wings and tail). (Courtesy photo)

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UAE orders two more MRTTs

Posted on November 15, 2021 by alert5

Airbus announced on Nov. 14 in Dubai that United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence has formally ordered two additional Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.

Photo: Airbus
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Thailand is international launch customer for AT-6

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 by alert5

Thailand has become the international launch customer for Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine.

Photo: Textron
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Watch IAF Su-30MKI, An-32 practice take off and landing on Purvanchal Expressway

Posted on November 15, 2021 by alert5

Brazilian Air Force cuts KC-390 order to 15 aircraft

Posted on November 14, 2021 by alert5

The Brazilian Air Force has decided to move forward with its plan to cut its order for the Embraer KC-390 tactical transport from 28 to 15 airframes.

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