The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has deployed a PAC-3 air defense missile unit to Camp Hakodate on Sept. 19.
Afghan Air Force UH-60s arrive home
The first batch of UH-60s for the Afghan Air Force arrived home at Kandahar Air Field on Sept. 18.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Veronica Pierce
ATAC will upgrade newly acquired F1s with DRFM jammers, AESA radars
ATAC CEO Jeffrey Parker confirmed to Flight Global that the firm has acquired 63 Dassault Mirage F1s and the jets will be upgraded to compete in an upcoming U.S. Air Force competition for “red air” training.
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Ka-52 fires rocket at bystanders during exercise
A military drill in western Russia went awry when a Ka-52 attack helicopter fired a rocket on two vehicles, injuring spectators in the process.
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Legion Pod wins F-15C IRST competition
Boeing has selected Lockheed Martin’s Legion Pod as the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system for the U.S. Air Force’s F-15C fleet.
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Photo: Lockheed Martin
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