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Watch the Kawasaki C-2’s semi-prepared runway testing program

Posted on July 2, 2021July 1, 2021 by alert5

NGJ-MB enters LRIP

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by alert5

The Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) will enter Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) after obtaining Milestone C approval on Jun. 28.

An EA-18G Growler from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, conducts a Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) flight test over Southern Maryland recently. VX-23 supports the overall NGJ-MB Test and Evaluation program that has seen more than 145 hours of flight test. NGJ-MB received Milestone C approval June 28 and support to award Low Rate Initial Production contract. (U.S. Navy photo by Steve Wolff)

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Skyborg autonomy core system flew onboard MQ-20 during Orange Flag 21-2

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by alert5

The Skyborg team has flown the Skyborg autonomy core system (ACS) aboard a General Atomics MQ-20 during Orange Flag 21-2 on Jun. 24.

Photo: General Atomics

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Elbit’s airborne High-Power Laser Weapon System demonstration

Posted on July 1, 2021 by alert5

USN to pick initial cadre of Aviation Warrant Officers to fly MQ-25

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by alert5

The U.S. Navy will select the initial cadre of Aviation Warrant Officers to fly the MQ-25 on Aug. 2. Qualified Sailors and civilians are to submit their applications by Jul. 26.

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