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ALQ-131C proven to work with APG-83 on F-16

Posted on June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 by alert5

Northrop Grumman has declared that its new ALQ-131C electronic warfare (EW) pod would work effectively with the APG-83 AESA radar on the F-16.

Credit: Northrop Grumman
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Polish F-16 fleet crosses 100,000 flight hours milestone

Posted on June 16, 2021 by alert5

The Polish Air Force celebrates 100,000 flight hours of its F-16 aircraft fleet in May. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of Poland’s decision to buy the F-16.

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地鎮祭 for AFSOC CV-22 simulator facility at Yokota, Japan

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 by alert5

An ancient Japanese ground-breaking ceremony called jichinsai (地鎮祭) took place at Yokota air base, Japan on Jun. 4.

Leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 374th Airlift Wing, and NIPPO Corp. gather for a “Jichinsai” or “land-appeasing ceremony” during a groundbreaking, June 4 at Yokota Air Base. This is an ancient Japanese ceremony is held before the commencement of the AFSOC CV-22 Osprey Facility Simulator project – a critical build for the U.S. Japan Alliance and the region. The priests will pray for the prosperity of the owner and occupants of the building once the simulator comes to fruition. (Photo by Luis Casale)

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PAF C295 and FA-50s conduct “solidarity maritime patrol”

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 by alert5

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted a “solidarity maritime patrol” over the Philippine Rise on Jun. 12 with one C295 and two FA-50 fighters.

Photos: Philippine Air Force

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KF-16 crash caused by bird strike

Posted on June 13, 2021 by alert5

A Republic of Korea Air Force pilot was forced to eject from his KF-16 fighter during his takeoff run on Jun. 8. The air force said three days later that the cause was due to a bird strike which damaged the engine.