MBDA has renamed the MMP and MHT missiles to AKERON MP and AKERON LP respectively. The AKERON LP has a unique three-mode seeker which has TV and uncooled IR imagery.
Getting the C-130J is number one priority for USN Reserve
Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, chief of U.S. Navy Reserve, told the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Defense subcommittee that the Reserve’s number one equipment priority is to buy the C-130J to replace the aging C-130T.
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Cope West 22 to take place in Malang, Indonesia next week
PACAF has announced that Cope West 22 will take place from Jun. 17-24 at Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base, Malang, Indonesia.
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Pilot at fault for RAAF Super Hornet incident on Dec. 8, 2020
A partially redacted aviation safety investigation report obtained by Australian Senator Rex Patrick, has revealed the cause behind a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F accident at RAAF Base Amberley on Dec. 8, 2020.
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Last F-14 in USN service will be moving to Cradle of Aviation Museum
Felix 101, F-14D BuNo 164603, will be moving from Bethpage to the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Northrup Grumman will be helping to pay for and support the relocation.
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