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Georgia Tech Research Institute conducts radiometric data gathering on C-130H

Posted on June 10, 2023 by alert5

In a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations, the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) recently carried out radiometric data gathering on two C-130H aircraft. The purpose of this initiative was to compare the heat signatures of the two aircraft and utilize the collected data to update and validate their signature in GTRI modeling and simulation. The ultimate goal is to enhance the aircraft’s flare pattern effectiveness against adversarial infrared threats.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Robby Walling IV)

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The F-22 and F-35 now have an “app store” to download cross-platform software

Posted on June 8, 2023 by alert5

In a remarkable technological achievement, an F-35 from the U.S. Air Force’s 461st Flight Test Squadron recently demonstrated the capability to utilize software applications that were initially developed for the F-22.

F-35, F-22, and F-16 perform the flyover for the MLB All Star Games

U.S. Air Force Photo by Kyle Larson

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries to develop Japan’s new coastal anti-ship missile

Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 by alert5

Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced on Jun. 6 that it was awarded contracts to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries for research development work on new missile technologies. Kawasaki Heavy Industries is tasked with developing a new coastal anti-ship missile. For the first time, a cutaway drawing of the weapon has been released to the public.

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First-ever real-time test of MagNav technology on U.S. military aircraft

Posted on May 31, 2023 by alert5

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (AIA) has demonstrated the real-time application of magnetic navigation (MagNav) technology on a Pentagon aircraft. This remarkable milestone marks the first successful test of this advanced navigation system on a Department of Defense aircraft.

Photo: USAF
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U.S. Air Force pilots take on remote flight for Joby eVTOL aircraft

Posted on April 26, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to bring zero-emissions aviation into the military. Recently, Air Force pilots remotely flew a Joby electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the company’s Marina, California, manufacturing facility. During the flights, the pilots assumed remote pilot-in-command responsibilities and transitioned the flight for the eVTOL. The goal was to prepare the Air Force for delivery of aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base, California. The first two Joby aircraft are expected to be delivered to Edwards in early 2024.

Photo: AFRL

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