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USAF MQ-9 runway excursion at JMSDF Kanoya

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 unmanned air vehicle had overran the runway at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Kanoya Air Base on Aug. 22, the NHK has reported.

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Netherlands expands MQ-9A fleet to 8 aircraft

Posted on August 22, 2023 by alert5

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its surveillance and security capabilities, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has announced its decision to double its fleet of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from four to eight. The MQ-9A Reapers, designed and developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), are poised to play a pivotal role in the RNLAF’s operations.

An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle comes in for a landing at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Nov. 20. Reapers are remotely piloted and can linger over battlefields, providing persistent strike capabilities to ground force commanders. This Reaper is deployed to the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance and Attack Squadron from Creech Air Force Base, Nev.

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VMU-3 attains initial operational capability with MQ-9A

Posted on August 10, 2023 by alert5

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3 marked a significant achievement as they reached Initial Operational Capability (IOC) with the MQ-9A Extended Range Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Unmanned Expeditionary (MUX) Medium-Altitude, High-Endurance (MALE) aircraft. In a unit-led ceremony, VMU-3 commemorated their years of dedicated effort and introduced the operational MQ-9A to Marines, family members, and distinguished guests.

The U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9A MUX/MALE is formally unveiled during a ceremony for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug 2, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s years of dedicated effort and work to reach Initial Operational Capability with the MQ-9A. VMU-3 can support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force by providing multi-surveillance and reconnaissance, data gateway and relay capabilities, and enabling or conducting the detection and cross cueing of targets and facilitating their engagement during expeditionary, joint and combined operations.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

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AI agents pilot XQ-58A for the first time

Posted on August 3, 2023 by alert5

In a groundbreaking achievement that pushes the boundaries of aviation technology, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) recently made history by successfully demonstrating the first-ever flight of artificial intelligence agents controlling an XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft. This remarkable milestone, achieved on Jul. 25, marks a significant leap forward in the realm of autonomous flight and showcases the potential of AI to revolutionize modern air combat operations.

U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Randolph Abaya, 586 Flight Test Squadron

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Indonesia to buy 12 Turkish drones

Posted on August 2, 2023 by alert5

In a bid to modernize its aging military equipment and bolster its defense capabilities, Indonesia has announced a significant purchase of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The deal, worth approximately $300 million, marks a notable step in Indonesia’s efforts to enhance its surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities.

Mustafa.KarabasTUSAS, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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