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27 December

US Probes Osprey Program After Four Deadly Crashes in 20 Months

The US Congress has launched an investigation into the entire V-22 Osprey program following four fatal crashes in a span of 20 months.

27 December

Air

Two new F-15EX fighter jets, EX3 and EX4, arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on Dec. 20, 2023. EX3 and EX4 are the Air Force’s newest fighter jets and have updated features such as the cockpit pressure monitor and warning system and an ultra-high frequency antenna for satellite communications. The 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will conduct developmental and operational tests on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft

The US Air Force has received two F-15EX Eagle II strike aircraft as part of a $1.2-billion contract signed with Boeing in 2020.

26 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Begins Climate Chamber Tests of T-7 Red Hawk Training Jet

The US Air Force will commence climate chamber testing of its new T-7 Red Hawk supersonic advanced trainer aircraft in Florida.

26 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US to Provide Military Training to Saudi Arabia Under $1B Deal

The US has approved Saudi Arabia’s request to provide its air force with military training to address current and future threats.

21 December

Technology

Master Sgt. Daniela Davis, right, receives a flu shot from Sgt. Veronica Ygarza as part of the 99th Readiness Division’s in-house flu clinic for the 2020-2021 flu season. The flu-shot program is being administered by the division’s Surgeon’s Office and Soldier Readiness Improvement Program team. Three-hundred vaccinations are being provided to 99th RD Soldiers and civilian employees during normal duty hours and Battle Assembly weekends. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Sal Ottaviano)

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL, Georgia Institutions to Research Flu Virus Protection for Soldiers

AFRL has partnered with Georgia institutions to design a bacteria strain that can boost immune recognition of influenza in warfighters.

20 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Considers Upgrading Guam Air Base for Singapore F-15s

The US Department of the Air Force is considering upgrading the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for 12 Singapore Air Force F-15 fighters.

19 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Silent Arrow to Produce Long-Range Cargo Drone for US Air Force

California company Silent Arrow has secured a contract to develop a long-range cargo drone for the US Air Force innovation segment AFWERX.

18 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Lockheed, Four Others Vying for US Air Force Drone Wingmen Competition: Report

The US Air Force has selected five companies for an early stage of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone wingmen competition.

12 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

Tech Glitch Contributing to US Military Recruitment Shortfalls: Senator

A US Senator has claimed that one of the military’s recruitment systems is contributing to the alarming decrease in the number of people entering the armed forces.

7 December

Technology

Service members from the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force demonstrate the functionality of range equipment at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 16, 2022. As part of a counterspace combined arms training event, two range squadrons, the U.S. Space Force’s 25th Space Range Squadron assigned to Delta 11, and the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 379th Space Range Squadron, supported training for the USSF’s 4th Electronic Warfare Squadron and integrated an additional service partner unit for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt Charles Rivezzo)

Rojoef Manuel

Keysight to Supply Electronic Warfare Threat Simulators to US Air Force

Keysight Technologies has secured an $18-million contract to provide the US Air Force with two Electronic Warfare Threat Simulators.

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