The 25th Attack Group began flying the first active-duty operated U.S. Air Forces in Europe MQ-9 Reaper sorties in Romania via remote-split operations as of Feb. 1.
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USAF tests version 2 of Raytheon’s High Energy Laser Weapon System
An enhanced version of Raytheon’s High Energy Laser Weapon System dubbed HELWS2 or H2 has been tested by the U.S. Air Force’s 704th Test Group.
Photo: Raytheon
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The first of 17 B-1B bombers to retire
B-1B #85-066 became the first of 17 of its type to head for retirement on Feb. 17. Out of those 17 aircraft, only four will remain in a reclaimable condition.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jonah Fronk
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Misawa Air Base F-35A training
Philippines hopes to sign contract for 2 C-130Js this year
Philippine’s Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says he hopes to sign the contract to buy 2 C-130J cargo aircraft by end of this year.
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