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NGC receives RFP to convert four Block 20 Global Hawks to support hypersonic testing program

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by alert5

A member of Grand Forks Base Retention Impact Committee (BRIC) has revealed that Northrop Grumman has received a request for proposal to modify four Block 20 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicles (UAV) to support hypersonic testing over the Pacific Ocean.

An EQ-4 Global Hawk touches down on the runway during its final landing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., July 29, 2021. The EQ-4 Global Hawk used the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) to bridge communication in battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota C. LeGrand)

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USAF F-15E shot down Iranian drone over Syria

Posted on August 23, 2021 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter shot down an Iranian unmanned air vehicle over Syria on Aug. 21.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to depart after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 9, 2021. The KC-135 delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a vital global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the U.S. CENTCOM area of responsibility. In conjunction with partner forces, CJTF-OIR defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
Sgt. Taylor Harrison)

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Azerbaijani government is planning to buy Israeli weapons worth $2 billion

Posted on August 13, 2021 by alert5

The Azerbaijani government is planning to buy Israeli weapons worth $2 billion, Israel Today reports.

By <a href=”//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Sefer_azeri” title=”User:Sefer azeri”>Sefer azeri</a> – <span class=”int-own-work” lang=”en”>Own work</span>, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

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Japan expediting study of AI for loyal wingman

Posted on August 13, 2021 by alert5

Japan’s defense ministry is preparing the budget request for 2022 that includes funds to expedite the development of autonomous flight technology for unmanned aerial vehicles by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).

Graphic: Japan Ministry of Defense

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Hypersonic missile detection through UAV being considered by Japan

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 by alert5

Japan’s Ministry of Defense revealed on Aug. 7 that they are considering using unmanned aerial vehicles for early detection of hypersonic missiles flying at Mach 5 and faster.

Mil.ru [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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