Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

May- 2024 -

21 May

Spc. Edgar Galvan, a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst, with Main Command Post Operational Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, Texas Army National Guard, conducts counter-small unmanned aerial systems training (C-sUAS) in Boleslawiec, Poland, May 15, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, strengthening interoperability with NATO allies and regional security partners which provides competent and ready forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe.

US Army Tests Dronebuster for European Theater Applications in Poland

The US Army has tested the Dronebuster counter-unmanned aerial system in Boleslawiec, Poland, for European theater operations.

21 May

Joe Saballa

Lithuania to Develop Drone Ecosystem Amid Growing Regional Threats

The Lithuanian defense ministry has announced plans to develop a more mature drone ecosystem in response to heightened threats in the region.

21 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Five Killed in Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon

At least five people, including four Hezbollah fighters, were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, a source close to the group and state media said.

20 May

An artist's rendition of a KF-21 Boramae fighter jet flying above the clouds and firing off an IRIS-T missile. The jet plane, seen on the far left side of the image, is painted gray. The missile has a similar color scheme, seen jutting out white flames from its back as it propels itself forward. The background is a blue sky with white light clouds seen below.

Juster Domingo

South Korea KF-21 Boramae Jets Successfully Fire IRIS-T Missiles

South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter has successfully fired an IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile for the first time.

20 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Send Ukraine Radars Capable of Tracking Cruise Missiles

Lithuania will deliver six AMBER 1800 radar systems to Ukraine as part of the German-led air defense initiative for the war-torn country.

20 May

21 personnel from the Philippine Air Force pose in attention between two T129 ATAK helicopters in what appears to be a large landing area for helicopters. The soldiers are all wearing dark green fatigues and blue side caps. The helicopters are painted dark green. The background is a vast blue sky with some clouds, and colors of the sunset beginning to show in the far left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey

The Philippine Air Force has received two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey at the 15th Strike Wing headquarters in Sangley Point, Cavite.

20 May

Rojoef Manuel

Air Industries to Supply Black Hawk, Superhawk Helicopter Components for Two Customers

Air Industries Group has signed contracts to provide UH-60 Black Hawk and H-92 Superhawk helicopter components for two users.

20 May

Joe Saballa

US Air Force’s F-35 Program to Face Further Unforeseen Delays: GAO

The US Air Force’s F-35 program should brace for further delays stemming from the late arrival of key aircraft components.

20 May

Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team participated in a joint parachute training jump with CH-47 Chinook aircraft from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade here July 16. Also participating were Italian army paratroopers from the Folgore Parachute Brigade and paratroopers from the U.S. Air Force's 8th Air Support Operations Squadron in Aviano, Italy, July 16, 2013. (Photo by Barbara Romano)

Rojoef Manuel

US Selects Bases for Experimental Air Task Force Program

The US has identified bases to house experimental Air Task Forces that will test new approaches for more unified unit deployment.

20 May

Members of with the 914th Civil Engineer Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, attempt an airfield damage crater repair at Readiness Challenge IX in Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 25, 2023. Readiness Challenge is the capstone event for Department of the Air Force civil engineers to demonstrate their readiness and capability to conduct full-spectrum, integrated base response and recovery operations in contested, degraded and operationally limited environments. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron, host the event and through the competition, are able assess unit readiness, find deficiencies and identify training opportunities to ensure the Air and Space Forces have ready trained civil engineers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics to Provide Cybersecurity Services for US Air Force Civil Engineering Arm

General Dynamics has secured a contract to deliver cybersecurity services for the US Air Force Civil Engineer Center.

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