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Watch two Japanese E-2Ds being delivered by ship at MCAS Iwakuni

Posted on October 20, 2022October 19, 2022 by alert5

USAF examines the use of exoskeleton for moving cargo

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by alert5

Two aerial porters from the 87th Aerial Port Squadron were impressed when they were allowed to use a pneumatically-powered exoskeleton to move a pallet weighing 3,500 pounds on their own.

U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick O’Reilly
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On this day 20 years ago, Boeing revealed the YF-118G Bird of Prey

Posted on October 18, 2022 by alert5

On Oct. 18, 2002, Boeing unveiled its stealth technology demonstrator, the Bird of Prey, to the public.

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USAF tests using the GAU-18 as a ground weapon

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by alert5

The GAU-18 .50 caliber machine gun was recently unmounted from an HH-60 helicopter and mounted on the ground to be tested as a defensive weapon.

Col. George Cole, 920th Maintenance Group commander, fires a GAU-18 .50 caliber machine gun following its removal and relocation from one of the wing’s HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to demonstrate its ability to defend a contingency location on the ground under enemy attack at Avon Park Air Force Range, Florida, Oct. 14, 2022. 920th Rescue Wing commanders and senior enlisted leaders from across the wing actively participated in a demonstration of these capabiltiies.(U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Ian Phillips)

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RoKAF might get replacement for its 737-300 VIP jet

Posted on October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 by alert5

The South Korean government wants to buy a new airliner to replace the current Boeing 737-300 VIP jet.

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