Alert 5

T901 engine delivery marks milestone amid delays for U.S. Army’s helicopter fleet

Posted on October 5, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) celebrated a significant milestone with the acceptance of the first General Electric (GE) Aerospace T901 flight test (FT) engine on September 28. However, the achievement came amid notable delays in the program. The second T901 engine is currently undergoing the acceptance process, with both engines slated to be delivered to the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competitive prototype vendors by the end of October 2023.

The Government has accepted the first GE Aerospace T901 flight test engine designated for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototypes. (Credit: GE Aerospace)

Continue reading “T901 engine delivery marks milestone amid delays for U.S. Army’s helicopter fleet”

MiG-21 to make final appearance at IAF anniversary parade

Posted on October 4, 2023 by alert5

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari disclosed to the press that the MiG-21 will make its final appearance at the service’s annivesary parade that falls on Oct. 8 for the final time.

Continue reading “MiG-21 to make final appearance at IAF anniversary parade”

U.S. Navy NAWDC F-16A runway excursion at NAS Lemoore

Posted on October 4, 2023 by alert5

A U.S. Navy F-16A departed the runway at NAS Lemoore during a routine training mission last week. The jet, #90-0945, is assigned to NAS Fallon’s Naval Strike Air Warfare Center aka Top Gun.

Photo: U.S. Navy
Continue reading “U.S. Navy NAWDC F-16A runway excursion at NAS Lemoore”

Arnold Air Force Base’s F-16 honors Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Harpe

Posted on October 4, 2023October 3, 2023 by alert5

A prominent feature at Gate 2 of Arnold Air Force Base stands as a tribute to the late Major General Winfield S. Harpe – an F-16 Fighting Falcon, resplendent in its dedication to a distinguished career and a life devoted to the United States Air Force.

The static F-16 Fighting Falcon on display outside Gate 2 at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., is dedicated to Maj. Gen. Winfield Harpe. He was killed on Dec. 5, 1988, when the aircraft he was piloting crashed in Madrid, Spain. The display was dedicated in memory of Harpe during a June 26, 2010, ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kali Bradford)

Continue reading “Arnold Air Force Base’s F-16 honors Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Harpe”

Croatia takes delivery of its first Rafale fighter

Posted on October 3, 2023 by alert5

In a historic ceremony at the French Air Force Base Mont-de-Marsan on October 2, 2023, the Republic of Croatia officially received the first of 12 Rafale multirole combat aircraft from the French Republic. The event marked a significant milestone in Croatia’s efforts to modernize its air force and enhance its defense capabilities.

Continue reading “Croatia takes delivery of its first Rafale fighter”