Marshall Aerospace has launched the ARC-Radar, a modular sensor suite that can transform a tactical transport aircraft for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) roles using the Leonardo Osprey 30 radar.
KC-10 test bird has flown its final flight
The U.S. Air Force will retire the KC-10A Extender in September 2024, marking the end of 43 years of service for the aerial refueling tanker. The last KC-10 test bird recently flew its final flight, with the 70th Air Refueling Squadron flying the tanker to its final resting place at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
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Japan makes changes to acquisition of several key weapons
A new report by Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency has disclosed new acquisition numbers that the Japanese Ministry of Defense intends to procure over the decade.
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Alaska National Guard’s First Scouts receive medals for the rescue of P2V-5 crew shot down 67 years ago
A surviving member of the Alaska National Guard’s First Scout Battalion received the Alaska Heroism Medal, the state’s highest award for valor during peacetime, on March 28, 2023, at John Apangalook Memorial High School in Gambell.
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RAF to appoint first non-pilot chief in historic move
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is set to appoint an officer who has never served as a pilot as its head for the first time in its history, according to sources. Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, an engineer, is expected to be named as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) and replace Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, who is due to step down in the summer. This move is being considered a significant milestone as it will break an important glass ceiling. Several former RAF officers have questioned whether Air Marshal Knighton has enough operational experience, given his background.
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