The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has assigned an officer to Vandenberg Air Force Base, California since Oct. 15. Michael Peterson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The motive is to coordinate space surveillance between both countries. Japan is preparing to build its own space surveillance system by 2025. For more information, hit the Source […]
VAQ-131 has completed its first expeditionary deployment at NAF Misawa, Japan on Nov. 6 and was reliefed by VAQ-135. That was the unit’s first expeditionary deployment. But due to COVID-19, the EA-18Gs did not detach to any other places. For more information, hit the Source below Source
Up Media reports that the Teng Yun unmanned air vehicle from Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) might be armed with the TC-1 air-to-air missile. Under project Sky Blade, the research team will modify the TC-1 with features from the Sea Oryx naval point-defense system. For ground attacks, the drone will reply […]
Blue Angel F/A-18A BuNo 162411 flew its final flight to Hickory Regional Airport on Nov. 13. The #5 aircraft will retire at the Hickory Aviation Museum. Before landing, the pilot flew a short demonstration for the crowd that had gathered to greet the aircraft. Only five museums will get to keep a Blue Angel legacy […]
Two brothers are now at the 173rd Fighter Wing where they will learn to fly the F-15C. According to instructors, this is the first time such a coincidence had happened. For more information, hit the Source below Source
Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) chief Lt. Gen. Hsiung Hou-chi flew in a F-5F on Nov. 14 to prove that the jet is safe for flight following a fatal crash last month. Hsiung said he wants to prove that the fighter is safe and show the dedication of his airmen in defending the country.