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The 116th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 141st Air Refueling Wing, is marking its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base on Aug. 4th. The squadron, originally formed as the 116th Aero Squadron in 1917, has a rich history dating back to the early days of military aviation.
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BlueHalo, a leading provider of counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) solutions, announced a significant milestone in the development of its Freedom Eagle (FE-1) missile. The company successfully completed multiple rounds of testing, including a critical firing of the dual-thrust, solid rocket motor.
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Slovakia is set to acquire 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States as part of a defense deal linked to the country’s support for Ukraine. The agreement, valued at approximately $600 million, includes the helicopters, associated equipment, training, and AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected as the Lead Systems Integrator for Project Red 5, a U.S. Department of Defense initiative aimed at developing advanced autonomous air-to-air capabilities. The $98 million contract will see GA-ASI utilize two MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft systems to prototype full-profile autonomous air-to-air missions.
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The Australian Army is gaining valuable experience in operating the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter through an embedded training program with the British Army. A contingent of eight Australian Army Aviation Command personnel is currently working alongside 3 Regiment Army Air Corps (3 Regt AAC) at Wattisham Flying Station.
Army aviators have been sharing their experience of operating the new Apache AH-64E attack helicopter with their Australian Army counterparts.
Eight soldiers from the Australian Army Aviation Command are working at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk to learn about the state-of-the-art AH-64E before it enters Australian service next year.
The Australian troops Ð including engineering officers, aircraft and avionics technicians and ground crew Ð have been working with 3 Regiment Army Air Corps (3 Regt AAC), which introduced the AH-64E into British Army service in 2022.
The embed is part of growing links between the British and Australian militaries following the signing of the AUKUS defence and security agreement in September 2021, which also includes the United States.
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