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First Red Flag Alaska outing for Hill AFB F-35s

Posted on July 31, 2020 by alert5

The 4th Fighter Squadron is representing Hill Air Force Base’s 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Red Flag Alaska 20-3 that kicks off Aug. 1.

A formation of F-35 Lightning IIs from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings stationed at Hill Air Force Base perform aerial maneuvers during a combat power exercise over Utah Test and Training Range, Nov. 19, 2018. The exercise aims to confirm their ability to quickly employ a large force of jets against air and ground targets, and demonstrate the readiness and lethality of the F-35A. As the first combat-ready F-35 unit in the Air Force, the 388th and 419th FW are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory D. Payne)

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Setting up the Su-57 production line at KnAAPO

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by alert5

The June issue of Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant (KnAAPO) in-house magazine has a full page article devoted on setting up the Su-57 serial production line at the plant.

Photo: Knaapo
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Swiss Army orders Indago small UAS

Posted on July 31, 2020 by alert5

Lockheed Martin has secured an order from the Swiss Army for its Indago small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

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KC-46A first refueling mission in USAFE

Posted on July 31, 2020 by alert5

A KC-46A assigned to McConnell Air Froce Base has carried out the first aerial refueling mission in USAF Europe with a F-16 from Aviano, Italy.

CIA declassifies Project Aquiline

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by alert5

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has declassified its Project Aquiline on Jul. 30. The secretive program from the late 1960s was to build a bird-like unmanned air vehicle that can collect photographic and electronic intelligence plus emplacing sensors in denied environments.

Photo: CIA

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