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Mitchell Institute proposed military C2, ISR applications for supersonic airliners

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A recent paper titled “Command and Control Imperatives for the 21st Century” from the Mitchell Institute has suggested that the U.S. Air Force could look at using supersonic airliners that are in development as future command and control (C2) airborne platforms.

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ACE 21 to kick off from Jun. 7-18, Norwegian F-35s to participate for first time

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The Finnish Air Force has announced that Arctic Challenge Exercise 21 will take place from Jun. 7-18. The exercise is scaled down this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Danish F-16 prepares for a flight during Arctic Challenge Exercise 19, a multilateral training exercise along with U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, at Rovaniemi Air Base, Finland, May 27, 2019. The U.S. Marine Corps’ participation in Arctic Challenge 19 ensures interoperability and enables the Marine Corps to globally deploy its forces alongside partner nations and allies. VMFA-251 is a subordinate unit of Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Christin St. John)

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