The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) has flown the first AH-1Z flight that has Link-16 capability. Bell says a two-way connection was completed from the helicopter to a ground station.
AH-1Z now has Link-16
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B-1 pilots explore using AR for aerial refueling training
The B-1 bomber community is exploring the feasibility of using Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) developed by Red 6 to train rookie B-1 pilots on aerial refueling.
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U.S. State Department clears sale of 29 AH-64Es to Australia
The Biden administration has given its approval to sell 29 AH-64E attack helicopters to Australia that is expected to cost $3.5 billion.
1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. With the fielding of these aircraft, the 1-229th ARB, becomes first operational unit to add the Apache V6 aircraft to its inventory. (Photo Courtesy Boeing Mesa)
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Brazil to cut KC-390 order
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has announced a decision to reduce the number of KC-390 transport aircraft it has ordered.
Security camera captures final moment of Draken F1 crash at Nellis AFB
The crash of a Mirage F1M owned by Draken International on May 24 at Nellis Air Force Base was captured by a security camera.
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