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Rafael unveils the Ice Breaker cruise missile

Posted on July 13, 2022 by alert5

Lakenheath’s F-35As deploy to Souda, Greece for exercise Poseidon’s Rage

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by alert5

F-15Es and F-35As from Royal Air Force Lakenheath are now in Souda Air Base, Greece for Exercise Poseidon’s Rage.

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, lands for the first time at Souda Air Base, Greece, July 7, 2022. The fifth-generation aircraft will be participating in exercise Poseidon’s Rage, in an effort to bolster U.S.-Hellenic readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)

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A-10s operate from Rogers Dry Lake Bed as part of ACE training

Posted on July 11, 2022July 10, 2022 by alert5

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MQ-8C demonstrates mine countermeasure system prototype

Posted on July 10, 2022July 9, 2022 by alert5

The U.S. Navy’s MQ-8C has tested the Single System Multi-Mission Airborne Mine Detection (SMAMD) system for the first time.

Photo: USN
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F-16 Block 30 now capable of firing the JASSM

Posted on July 10, 2022July 9, 2022 by alert5

The F-16 Block 30 employed by 7 U.S. Air Force guard units and 2 reserve units are now capable of firing the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

SSgt Miguel Lara III, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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