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Cannon’s first AC-130J

Posted on July 22, 2021 by alert5

Cannon Air Force Base has seen the arrival of its first AC-130J Ghostrider gunship on Jul. 19.

Two U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostriders, one assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron out of Hurlburt Field, Fla., and the other assigned to the 27th Special Operations Group Detachment 2, fly in formation July 19, 2021, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The arrival of Cannon’s first AC-130J Ghostrider represents a significant expansion of force generation capacity as AFSOC structures for the reemergence of great power competition, tightening fiscal constraints, and the accelerating rate of technological change, demanding significant transformation to ensure Air Commandos are ready to successfully operate in this new environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out aircraft squadron badges.)

Inside the KQ-200

Posted on July 22, 2021July 21, 2021 by alert5

A film crew from CCTV 7 was recently allowed to go onboard a KQ-200 anti-submarine aircraft assigned to China’s Eastern Theater Command Navy Aviation in Shanghai.

Exclusive: Two USMC F-35B Lightning II struck by lightning over Japan

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by alert5

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs flying in the vicinity of Makurazaki, Japan were struck by lighting on Jul. 13.

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South Korea to launch studies into air-launched space rocket

Posted on July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 by alert5

The Republic of Korea Air Force has commissioned Korean Air (KAL) and a research team from Seoul National University to study the feasibility of developing an air-launched space rocket that can send small satellites into orbit.

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Biden and King Abdullah discussed upgrading of Jordan’s F-16s

Posted on July 21, 2021 by alert5

U.S. President Joe Biden met Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Jul. 19 and the readout from the White House says both men discussed on the modernization of Jordan’s F-16 fleet.

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