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Northern Strike 24-2 Exercise tackles emerging aerial threats with innovative training platforms

Posted on August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 by alert5

The Michigan National Guard is hosting Northern Strike 24-2 (NS 24-2), a large-scale military exercise focusing on countering emerging cruise missile and unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. Running from August 3-17, 2024, the exercise utilizes the expansive Michigan Airspace Complex, encompassing over 17,000 square miles.

A KestrelX JSX-2 microjet taxis during Exercise Northern Strike 2024-2, at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 6, 2024. The microjets replicate threats akin to our adversaries capabilities.
NS24-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place at Michigan’s National All Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) from Aug. 3-17, 2024. Over 6,300 participants from 32 states and territories and several international participants will converge at the NADWC. Exercise Northern Strike is the premier reserve component training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan D. Viglianco)

Philippine plane faces off with Chinese aircraft in contested waters

Posted on August 11, 2024 by alert5

On Aug. 8, an incident involving Philippine and Chinese military aircraft occurred over the disputed waters of the South China Sea, leading to divergent accounts from both nations.

220th Airlift Wing, Philippine Air Force (PAF), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Air Force and Boeing finalize $2.56 billion E-7A contract after tough negotiations

Posted on August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 by alert5

Following months of contentious negotiations marked by disagreements over pricing, the U.S. Air Force has reached a deal with Boeing for the development of two rapid prototype E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The contract, valued at $2.56 billion, represents a significant milestone for both parties, who have been working to finalize terms since an initial agreement was signed in 2023.

Image: Boeing
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Travis AFB to host final farewell for KC-10 Extender

Posted on August 10, 2024 by alert5

Travis Air Force Base is set to bid farewell to the KC-10 Extender with a two-day event on September 25-26, 2024, marking the end of an era in air-to-air refueling operations.

A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender launches from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 10, 2017. The KC-10s have contributed to Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve by offloading fuel to various Coalition aircraft working to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)

27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to return to Japan after visiting Australia, Brunei, and the Philippines

Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by alert5

A contingent of U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and C-130 transport aircraft departed Brunei’s Rimba Air Force Base on August 8, marking the latest phase in an ongoing series of deployments across the Indo-Pacific region.