Unsafe intercept: Chinese J-11’s close encounter with B-52 sparks concern

NASA’s C-130 completes Antarctic delivery of GUSTO Observatory

Posted on October 31, 2023 by alert5

On Oct. 28, NASA’s C-130 Hercules successfully touched down at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, completing a crucial leg of its journey to deliver the Galactic/Extragalactic ULDB Spectroscopic Terahertz Observatory (GUSTO). This observatory is part of NASA’s Astrophysics Explorers Program and will be launched on a scientific balloon mission in December 2023.

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Unsafe intercept: Chinese J-11’s close encounter with B-52 sparks concern

Posted on October 27, 2023 by alert5

In a recent incident over the South China Sea, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber conducting routine operations in international airspace was subjected to an unsafe intercept by a People’s Republic of China (PRC) J-11 fighter jet. The encounter, which occurred on Oct. 24, has raised significant concerns about international air safety and norms.

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JGSDF AH-64s practice acting as escort for USMC MV-22B

Posted on October 27, 2023 by alert5

In a remarkable display of cooperation and interoperability, aviation units from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) joined forces during the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23, held from October 14 to October 31, 2023.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a bilateral formation flight alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force AH-64 Apaches with 1st Squadron, 1st Combat Helicopter Battalion, Western Army Aviation Group, during the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23 over Kumamoto, Japan, Oct. 18, 2023. RD 23 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kyle Chan)

Raytheon showcases LIDS’ prowess in U.S. Army summer tests

Posted on October 26, 2023 by alert5

Raytheon, an RTX business, has showcased its cutting-edge Low, slow, small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defense System (LIDS) during the U.S. Army’s annual summer test period. The event attracted the attention of international allied ground forces, underlining the significance of LIDS as a counter-drone solution.

Photo: RTX
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119th EFS arrived in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility

Posted on October 26, 2023 by alert5

In a strategic move to bolster U.S. presence and deter further aggression in the U.S. Central Command region, the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has arrived with an additional squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. This deployment comes as part of a broader effort by the Department of Defense to enhance the capability of U.S. forces to defend themselves in the face of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jets arrive at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2023. At the direction of the U.S. Department of Defense, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) expedited the movement of these aircraft, along with multiple fighter, aerial refueling, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Amy Rangel)

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