Into the Danger Zone: National Geographic’s upcoming series chronicles aspiring U.S. Navy fighter pilots

In an adrenaline-fueled and emotionally charged documentary series, National Geographic, in collaboration with Zinc Media’s Rex, will venture into one of the most demanding and secretive programs within the U.S. Navy. The series, tentatively titled Top Gun: The Next Generation, offers viewers unparalleled access to the U.S. Navy’s Advanced Flight Training Program.

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Stratolaunch collaborates with U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Hypersonic flight test

Stratolaunch, LLC, a leading aerospace company, has announced a significant partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the upcoming maiden flight test of their second reusable cutting-edge Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-3.

Stratolaunch’s Roc and Talon-A 1 (TA-1) are positioned outside as an integrated system during a propulsion system test for the TA-1 hypersonic vehicle on Aug. 19, 2023.

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U.S. clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina

The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter approving the transfer to Jorge Argüello, Argentina’s ambassador to United States on Oct. 11.

F-16 Royal Danish Air Force Diamond Formation at Danish Air Show 2014-06-22
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RSAF officer bags plethora of awards while attending UTPS 23-15

Vance Air Force Base, a hub of aviation excellence, witnessed a momentous occasion on October 6, 2023, as 22 aspiring aviators from Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-15 received their wings. The ceremony, held under clear Oklahoman skies, marked the culmination of their rigorous training journey and the beginning of their promising careers.


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319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron shifting to Okinawa, Japan

In a strategic relocation, the U.S. Air Force’s 19th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron is moving its MQ-9 Reaper drones from Kanoya Air Base in Kyushu to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa. The move marks a significant shift in regional reconnaissance capabilities and underscores the strong collaboration between the U.S. and Japan.

KANOYA, Japan (Nov. 5, 2022) An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircrafts, assigned to the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron on Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, taxis on the flight line during a demonstration flight, Nov. 5, 2022. U.S. Pacific Air Forces is deploying MQ-9 Reapers, a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft, and personnel to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base to conduct airborne reconnaissance operations in close coordination with the Japan Ministry of Defense. The presence of U.S. military personnel and assets in Japan supports our allies and partners by maintaining regional stability and security within the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Broome)

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