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F-35As came across mobile GBAD during mission in Middle East

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by alert5

A pair of USAF F-35As came across a mobile Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) system during a mission in the Middle East, director of the Air Force’s F-35 integration office has disclosed.

Two F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, May 15, 2019 at an undisclosed location. The 28th EARS maintains a 24/7 presence in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and Coalition aircraft in various operations in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

69th Bomb Squadron to extend deployment at Guam

Posted on March 11, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has decided to keep the 69th Bomb Squadron at Guam longer than planned in order to have forward-deployed bombers in the Indo-Pacific region.

A 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress prepares to depart at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2020. Continuous Bomber Presence deployments provide opportunities to advance and strengthen alliances, as well as strengthen long-standing military-to-military partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

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Britain’s CAA came under enormous pressure to clear the SkyGuardian’s transatlantic flight

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

Nearly two years ago, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian carried out its first transatlantic flight across civilian airspace to land at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo. It has now been revealed that the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) came under enormous pressure to clear the flight.

Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK / CC BY-SA

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494th EFS completes deployment to Saudi Arabia

Posted on March 10, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s 494th Expeditonary Fighter Squadron has completed its deployment at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this month.

Video by Staff Sgt. Amanda Stanford

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B-2 deployed to Azores, Portugal

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has deployed its B-2 stealth bomber at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Mar. 9. The aircraft came from the 509th Bomb Wing and the 131st Bomb Wing.

A B2 Spirit Bomber waits to complete a hot pit refueling mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. These bomber missions represent the U.S. commitment to our allies and enhance regional security.

USAF photo
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