The U.S. Navy has started a two-year Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program to implement the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) on the Marine Corps’ AV-8B and the Air Force’s A-10 aircraft platforms.
Iran to build long-range radar systems
Iran is planning to build two types of long-range radar system and deploy them in certain parts of the country.
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RTAF clarifies that fighters that flew near Cambodian border were on regular patrols
The Royal Thai Air Force clarified that two of their F-16s were on regular patrol near the border with Cambodia. They were not taking part in the Cobra Gold exercise as reported earlier.
Spitfire replica to commemorate first American WW2 ace
The replica of a Spitfire Mk.IIa will soon stand guard at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina this year to commemorate Bill Dunn, the first American ace of World War 2.
Republicans won’t cut funding for F136 engine
Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations defense subcommittee said funding for the F136 engine will be included in the Pentagon budget for the current fiscal year.