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Testing of AN/APQ­-187 Silent Knight on CV-22B has started

Testing of the AN/APQ­-187 Silent Knight terrain-following/terrain-avoidance K-band radar on the U.S. Air Force’s CV-22B has started last month. Image: U.S. Army The flight took place on Jun. 23 at Eglin Air Force Base. Testing is being performed by 413th Flight Test Squadron. The new radar allows special forces to fly their aircraft at 100ft […]

F-15 uses Legion Pod to fire AIM-9X for first time

A U.S. Air Force F-15C from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron fired a AIM-9X dogfight missile for the first time while using the Legion Pod to identify, track and shoot the target. On Jul. 13, another milestone for the pod’s development was achieved when a F-16 flew the first operational flight while carrying the […]
UK Orders First 3 Protector Drones in £65M Deal

UK Orders First 3 Protector Drones in £65M Deal

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has signed a £65 million contract to build the UK’s first three Protector aircraft – the first UK operated system capable of strike missions anywhere in the world.

After a successful development phase Protector is set to enter service by mid-2024, meaning that the R…

Philippines to Buy Two C-130s; Super Tucanos to Arrive This Month

Philippines to Buy Two C-130s; Super Tucanos to Arrive This Month

MANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will acquire two more Lockheed C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft to add to its existing fleet of five used to transport medical supplies and personnel tasked to contain the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

“Based on our current status reports, one o…

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