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Stratolaunch collaborates with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Hypersonic flight test

Posted on October 13, 2023 by alert5

Stratolaunch, LLC, a leading aerospace company, has announced a significant partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the upcoming maiden flight test of their second reusable cutting-edge Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-3.

Stratolaunch’s Roc and Talon-A 1 (TA-1) are positioned outside as an integrated system during a propulsion system test for the TA-1 hypersonic vehicle on Aug. 19, 2023.

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U.S. clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina

Posted on October 12, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter approving the transfer to Jorge Argüello, Argentina’s ambassador to United States on Oct. 11.

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RSAF officer bags plethora of awards while attending UTPS 23-15

Posted on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by alert5

Vance Air Force Base, a hub of aviation excellence, witnessed a momentous occasion on October 6, 2023, as 22 aspiring aviators from Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-15 received their wings. The ceremony, held under clear Oklahoman skies, marked the culmination of their rigorous training journey and the beginning of their promising careers.

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319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron shifting to Okinawa, Japan

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alert5

In a strategic relocation, the U.S. Air Force’s 19th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron is moving its MQ-9 Reaper drones from Kanoya Air Base in Kyushu to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. The move marks a significant shift in regional reconnaissance capabilities and underscores the strong collaboration between the U.S. and Japan.

KANOYA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2022) An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircrafts, assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, taxis on the flight line during a demonstration flight, Nov. 5, 2022. U.S. Pacific Air Forces is deploying MQ-9 Reapers, a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft, and personnel to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base to conduct airborne reconnaissance operations in close coordination with the Japan Ministry of Defense. The presence of U.S. military personnel and assets in Japan supports our allies and partners by maintaining regional stability and security within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Broome)

7th BW’s first BEAST-modified B-1B has flown

Posted on October 6, 2023 by alert5

On Sept. 8, 2023, a historic moment unfolded at Dyess Air Force Base as the first B-1B Lancer, transformed under the B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team (BEAST) program, soared into the skies. This maiden flight signifies a monumental step forward for the B-1B, showcasing its adaptability and readiness for the future.

A B-1B Lancer aircraft takes off during a Bomber Agile Combat Employment exercise at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, December 12, 2019. Airmen with the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducted minimum regeneration time maintenance on the B-1B Lancer aircraft. During this time, they tested the ability to use Airmen from multiple career fields coming together to launch the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

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