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21 November

Air

An F-35A Lightning II lands at Ebbing Air National Guard Base as part of a two-ship training event between Ebbing and Eglin Air Force Base on October 17, 2023. The pilots, Col. Charles Schuck, 33rd Operations Group Commander, and Lt. Col. Alex “Tuna” Turner, 33rd Fighter Wing Ebbing Project Officer, flew from Eglin to Ebbing Air National Guard Base to hone skills in support of Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a key operating concept for the U.S. Air Force in an increasingly contested global environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sherlock)

US Air Force Boosts Pilot Training at Base Ebbing

The US Air Force has invested $500 million to expand military pilot training at the Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas.

20 November

Technology

A B-52 Stratofortress aircrew member participating in a laser eye protection test. Eyewear devices include separate day and night spectacles, ballistics spectacles, and visors designed to integrate with night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Upgrades Eyewear to Protect Pilots From Laser Threats

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has launched a project to upgrade the eyewear of pilots to protect them from laser threats.

17 November

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Seeks Reserve Personnel for Cyber Operations

The US Air Force has launched a program to enlist “cutting-edge talents” to enhance the US Department of Defense’s cyber competitiveness.

14 November

Technology

Joe Saballa

US Firm Develops AI-Enabled Tool to Prevent Military Veteran Suicides

An American firm has developed a new AI-enabled tool to support the mental health of military veterans and prevent suicides.

14 November

Technology

Joe Saballa

US Air Force’s Airborne Laser Weapon Deployment Postponed: Report

The official deployment of the US Air Force’s airborne high-energy laser weapon has been postponed to next year due to delays in flight testing.

13 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Air Force’s B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Completes Maiden Flight

The US Air Force has announced that its B-21 Raider stealth bomber completed its inaugural flight on November 10.

8 November

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Strikes Iran-Linked Weapons Storage Site in Syria

US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria in response to attacks against American personnel.

7 November

Cyber

Joe Saballa

Personal Data of US Soldiers Easy, Cheap to Purchase Online: Study

The personal information of US active-duty service members is widely advertised online and can be bought easily and cheaply, a recent study has found.

7 November

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Oshkosh Secures JLTV Contract for US Army, Air Force, Marines

The US has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to supply Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, corresponding trailers, packages, and installed kits.

7 November

Technology

Two Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron, from Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii, troubleshoot a Special Operations Forces Laser Acquisition Marker during training at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., March 24, 2015. The SOFLAM is used to mark targets for aircraft identification as well as provide guidance for precision laser guided munitions during ground base laser designation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Opens Laser Development Center in New Mexico

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch a laser development center at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

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