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Japan has not enough money for F-15JSI modifications

Posted on November 4, 2020December 12, 2020 by alert5

The Asahi Shimbun says Japan’s plan to modify 20 F-15s to carry long-range cruise missiles is in jeopardy as only $103 million has been set aside to upgrade two fighters.

Graphic: Boeing

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USAF moving forward with KC-Y tanker acquisition

Posted on November 4, 2020 by alert5

Head of Air Mobility Command Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost has indicated that the service is moving forward with the bridge tanker aka KC-Y acquisition program.

A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135T from the 171st Air Refueling Squadron at Selfridge ANG Base in flight on a refueling mission over central United States. The KC-135 is used for refueling other aircraft in mid-air across the globe. It has a secondary mission as a transport aircraft, moving personnel and equipment. To learn more about Selfridge and to walk inside the KC-135 Stratotanker yourself, visit the Selfridge International Open House and Air Show June 6 & 7. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Munnaf Joarder)

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G-suit modified to fit women pilots have been tested

Posted on November 4, 2020 by alert5

Five U.S. Air Force women fighter pilots recently tested a modified Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suits (ATAGS) at Eglin Air Force Base last month.

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Two more F-16s delivered to Romania

Posted on November 3, 2020 by alert5

The Romanian Air Force has taken delivery of two more F-16 fighters from Portugal. This is the third and fourth aircraft from a batch of five jets bought from Portugal.