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Testing of tailless scale model at Arnold Engineering Development Center

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by alert5

A one-eighteenth scale model of an Air Force tailless aircraft recently underwent aerodynamic testing in Arnold Engineering Development Center’s four-foot transonic wind tunnel.

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India to retire MiG-21 in three years, stands up second Rafale squadron

Posted on June 21, 2021 by alert5

Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, said the MiG-21 will be phased out of service within three years.

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Boeing to integrate Elbit’s iSNS for undisclosed F-15 operator

Posted on June 21, 2021 by alert5

Elbit’s Immune Satellite Navigation System (iSNS ) has been selected by Boeing to integrate into the F-15 fleet of an unnamed customer.

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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Japan could drop integration of LRASM on F-15JSI

Posted on June 20, 2021 by alert5

Kyodo News says Japan will drop the AGM-158C LRASM (Long Range Anti-Ship Missile) from the list of items it wants to integrate on the F-15JSI.

Graphic: Boeing

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Raptors scrambled again as Russian bombers approach Hawaii

Posted on June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 by alert5

Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors were scrambled for the second time in a week to meet approaching Russian bombers.

North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 fighter aircraft, supported by E-3 airborne warning and control system and KC-135 refueler aircraft, intercepted two Russian Tu-95 bombers escorted by two Su-35 fighter aircraft late Monday evening.

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