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Lakenheath F-15Es getting the APG-82(V)1 radar

Posted on March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 by alert5

Change is sweeping through the hangars of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England. The reason? The wing’s fleet of F-15E Strike Eagles is undergoing a major upgrade, transitioning from the legacy APG-70 radar system to the advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, the APG-82(V)1. As part of the transition, the Enhanced Aircraft Radar Test Station (EARTS) of the APG-70 is being phased out, marking the end of an era for the Wing’s radar maintenance procedures.

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Argentina signs letter of intent to purchase 24 F-16s from Denmark

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 by alert5

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen signed a letter of intent with his Argentinian counterpart, Luis Alfonso Petri, in Buenos Aires on Mar. 26. This letter paves the way for the potential sale of 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark to Argentina.

Photo: Danish MoD

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Construction begins on manufacturing hub for Australia’s MQ-28

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 by alert5

Boeing Australia is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to the country’s defense industry with the construction of a dedicated production facility for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).

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Saab secures major contract: Arexis EW Suite to equip German Eurofighter EK

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 by alert5

Saab has secured a significant contract to equip the German Air Force’s next-generation Eurofighter jets with its advanced Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite. This marks a major development in the ongoing partnership between Saab and Airbus, and a significant upgrade for Germany’s aerial defense capabilities.

Image: Saab

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Dragon Lady 1078 soars back into service

Posted on March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by alert5

A rare TU-2S recently returned to service after a nearly three-year repair odyssey. Aircraft 1078 suffered a wingtip damage in a April 2021 accident, grounding the plane and posing a unique challenge. Typically, U-2s undergo Program Depot-Level Maintenance (PDM) at a specialized facility in Palmdale, California. However, the damage to 1078 prevented its transport.