The 480th Fighter Squadron lost a F-16C near Engelmannreuth, Germany one year ago, investigators have now determined the root cause of the accident.
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Jane’s on Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Jane’s has a lengthy article on unmanned strike aircraft dark horse Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. However, most of the stuff is behind the paywall.
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South Korea mulls golf course as alternate site for THAAD unit
Faced with unhappiness by locals over the proposal deployment of a U.S. THAAD air defense unit in Seongju County, South Korea officials are looking into the possibility of positioning the unit at the Lotte Skyhill Country Club (CC), north of downtown Seongju.
Philippine Air Force down to one FA-50PH
The Philippine Air Force is said to have only one serviceable FA-50PH after another aircraft was damaged by a bird strike earlier this year.
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DOT&E found issues with integrating AIM-9X, 25mm gun on F-35
The Pentagon’s director of operational test and evaluation (DOT&E) has found issues with weapon integration on the F-35 that could hinder the declaration of full operational capability for the stealth fighter.
Photo: Chad Bellay, Edwards F-35 Integrated Test Force
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