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USAF F-15E shot down Iranian drone over Syria

Posted on August 23, 2021 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter shot down an Iranian unmanned air vehicle over Syria on Aug. 21.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 9, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a vital global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. CENTCOM area of responsibility. In conjunction with partner forces, CJTF-OIR defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

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First C-130J in Luftwaffe livery

Posted on August 22, 2021 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has painted Germany’s first C-130J in Luftwaffe livery. Germany is getting three C-130Js and three KC-130Js.

Photo: Lockheed Martin
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Rapid Dragon’s first system-level flight tests

Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 by alert5

The Rapid Dragon Program has carried out its first system-level flight tests last month at White Sands Missile Range.

Photo: AFRL
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Dialable Effects Munition demonstration program concludes

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 by alert5

In a test Jul. 28, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory completed its dialable effects munition (DEM) demonstration program.

Photo: AFRL
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General Atomics and KRATOS secured contract awards for Skyborg Vanguard

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 by alert5

As part of its development of the Skyborg Vanguard, the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft program executive office of the U.S. Air Force recently awarded contract options valued at up to $13.2 million to KRATOS (XQ-58A) and up to $7 million to General Atomics (MQ-20).

A General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger unmanned vehicle prepares for taxi at the El Mirage Airfield, Calif. June 24, 2021. The MQ-20 Avenger was flown during the Edwards Air Force Base’s Orange Flag 21-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Arellano)

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