Category: Air Force
Head of PACAF wants E-7s to replace E-3s immediately
The head of Pacific Air Forces, Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, told reporters during a virtual call that he is pushing to have E-7 airborne early warning aircraft procured immediately to replace the E-2 AWACS.
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Blinken raises concern with Egypt over Su-35 purchase
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Feb. 23 and one of the topics both men discussed was Egypt’s purchase of the Su-35 fighter from Russia.
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B-1B flew to Japan for integration training with JASDF despite fuel spray on windshield
The crew of a B-1B bomber had to deal with reduced visibility after fuel was sprayed on the aircraft’s windshield during its second aerial refueling.
AFRL starting assembly of the first SHiELD pod
The first Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD) pod has been delivered to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base.
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