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JS Izumo to commence testing with F-35B next week

Posted on September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by alert5

Japan’s Ministry of Defense revealed on Sept. 30 that JS Izumo will commence testing with the F-35B from Oct. 3 to 7.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, The Marine Corps Air Station commanding officer, Capt. Kawauchi, commanding officer of Izumo, and Japan Self-Defense Force tours the Izumo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2021. This utilization of MCAS Iwakuni for bilateral training and operations enhances the regional security of Japan and reinforces the U.S.’s ability to uphold its agreements under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

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New-production Block III F/A-18 delivered to USN

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by alert5

The first new-production Block III F/A-18 has been delivered to the U.S. Navy and the aircraft was flown to NAS Patuxent River for development testing by VX-23.

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P-8A crews learn about adversarial fighter escort from 123rd FS

Posted on September 25, 2021September 25, 2021 by alert5

U.S. Navy P-8A crews often encounter fighter escorts during their missions overseas. To help them differentiate between safe and aggressive maneuvers, members from CPRW-10 took up training with the 123rd Fighter Squadron.

Photo: USAF
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F-5N+ arrives at NAS Patuxent River for testing

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by alert5

The first upgrade ex-Swiss Air Force F-5N+ fighter has arrived at NAS Patuxent River for ground and flight testing.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joseph R. Vincent, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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USN T-45 crashes into homes outside Forth Worth

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 by alert5

A U.S. Navy T-45 advanced jet trainer from TW-2 crashed into homes in Lake Worth, Texas on Sept. 19. The student pilot and instructor both ejected and are receiving medical treatment.

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