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Jul- 2024 -

17 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

MacDill Air Force Base, Florida – Tech. Sgt. Tyler Beck, 6th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, reviews constraints on Collaborative Low-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Effort, or CLUE, June 6, 2024, to plan an operational intent for a drone flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The Air Mobility Command in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Information Directorate, is evaluating the AFRL CLUE UAS Traffic Management system at the base. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

US Air Force Begins Operational Test of Drone Traffic Control System in Florida

The US Air Force has begun tests of a traffic management solution in Florida as part of the service's drone utility expansion project.

16 July

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force F-15EX Eagle II Reaches Initial Operational Capability

Boeing’s latest F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet has achieved initial operational capability with the US Air Force.

15 July

War

Inder Singh Bisht

US Seeks New Air-Launched Standoff Munition for Ukraine

The US Air Force has revealed Ukraine as the intended recipient of a new precision-guided air-launched munition.

15 July

Americas

Joe Saballa

BETA’s ALIA Electric Aircraft Carries 500lbs of Cargo in Test Flight for US Air Force

The US Air Force has collaborated with BETA Technologies to conduct a cargo test flight of its ALIA all-electric fixed-wing aircraft.

5 July

Land

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shanna McCarter, a military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron, guides MWD Mojito toward the scent of simulated explosive material during an international working dog training seminar at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 26, 2024. MWDs can be trained to detect the scents of explosives, human biological materials and illicit substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

Rojoef Manuel

US Leads Multinational Working Dog Handler Training in Germany

The US has hosted a multinational training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to improve the interoperability of working dog handlers.

5 July

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Mitsubishi Electric to Repair F-15 Radars for US, Allied Air Forces

Mitsubishi Electric has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon to repair transmitters used in APG-63 (V)1 F-15 fighter radars operated by the US Air Force and allied forces.

4 July

DOD Contracts

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Awards Lockheed F-16 Viper Shield EW Contract for Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $520 million for the foreign military sales Block 70/72 F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite.

4 July

Americas

Joe Saballa

Mental Health Top Reason for US Troop Hospitalization in 2023: Study

Mental health problems have been found to be the top reason why active-duty US military personnel were hospitalized in 2023.

3 July

Air

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivers pallet drops over a designated landing zone near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The Republic of Korea is a critical ally to the United States in the Indo-Pacific region and is key to peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

Rojoef Manuel

US, South Korean Air Forces Train Mass Airdrop Resupply

The US and Republic of Korea Air Forces have conducted a mass airdrop resupply training to bolster cooperation in tactical airlift operations.

Jun- 2024 -

20 June

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Istari Secures Contract for US Air Force ‘Digital Twin’ Program

Engineering firm Istari Digital has received a $15-million contract to support the US Air Force’s Model One program.

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