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In a display of tactical ingenuity and operational readiness, the Montana Air National Guard (MT ANG) conducted a groundbreaking training exercise on Sept. 25. The exercise involved landing a C-130 Hercules aircraft on a stretch of US Highway 87 between Great Falls and Belt, marking the first time the MT ANG has performed such a maneuver with this aircraft type.
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Azerbaijan says it has integrated JF-17C (Block-III) multirole fighter jets into its Air Force, marking a significant upgrade to its combat capabilities. President Ilham Aliyev inspected the new aircraft on Sept. 25 at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, coinciding with the 5th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX-2024) in Baku.
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The U.S. Air Force is exploring geopressured geothermal systems (GGS) as a potential solution for energy resilience at its installations. In a move that could reshape base power generation, the flying branch has awarded a $1.9 million contract to Sage Geosystems for a demonstration project in Texas.
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China is poised to unveil a new fighter jet at the upcoming Zhuhai Airshow, marking another milestone in Beijing’s rapidly advancing military aviation program. The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, slated for November 12-17, promises to be a showcase of the country’s latest aerospace muscle.
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The U.S. Air Force has unveiled a cutting-edge mobile application designed to streamline airfield assessments for aircraft operations in austere environments. Developed by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, this new tool promises to enhance the speed and accuracy of determining whether an airfield can safely accommodate aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules or C-17 Globemaster III. The innovation marks a significant step forward for agile combat employment.
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