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Pentagon releases video of Su-35 unsafe intercept of USN P-8A

Posted on April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by alert5

The Pentagon has released a video showing a Russian Su-35 fighter coming within 25 feet of a U.S. Navy P-8A on Apr. 19 over Mediterranean Sea.

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VAW-120 achieves 1,000 aerial refueling contact

Posted on April 20, 2020April 19, 2020 by alert5

VAW-120, the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the E-2, has achieved its 1,000th aerial refueling contact on Apr. 16

NORFOLK, Va. (September 9, 2019) – An E-2D Hawkeye being recieved by the “Greyhawks” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 completes landing procedures at Naval Station Norfolk Monday, September 9. This is the first E-2D Hawkeye with aerial refueling capability to join the fleet, increasing the Navy’s battlespace awareness and integrated fire control — both from the air and the sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nikita Custer)

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C-HGB to undergo five more flight tests before production

Posted on April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by alert5

Speaking to Breaking Defense, Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood, says the common hypersonic glide body (C-HGB) will undergo five more flight tests before production starts in fourth quarter FY23.

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VFA-103 2019-2020 cruise video

Posted on April 18, 2020 by alert5

VFA-143 2019-2020 World Tour video

Posted on April 17, 2020 by alert5