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F-15 Drops Advanced 5,000-lb Bomb for First Time

F-15 Drops Advanced 5,000-lb Bomb for First Time

EGLIN AFB, Fla. — While cruising over the Eglin Air Force Base range, a 96th Test Wing F-15E Strike Eagle released a GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator at 35,000 feet here Oct. 7.

The 5,000-pound bomb’s release marked the end of a test series planned by the 780th Test Squadron and performed by the 4…

China Testing Armed Drone Ships at Secret Naval Base

China Testing Armed Drone Ships at Secret Naval Base

In front of scenic cliffs and an ornamental European-style windmill is a secret People’s Liberation Army Navy pier. Here, at a former tourist resort on China’s northern coast, is where the PLAN is developing some of its most secretive, and previously unreported, naval programs, USNI News has learned…
US Air Force Issues RFI for Up to 400 Advanced Trainer Aircraft

US Air Force Issues RFI for Up to 400 Advanced Trainer Aircraft

The Air Force is seeking “at least 100” and as many as 400 Advanced Tactical Trainer aircraft both to train fighter pilots and to serve as adversary aircraft in training, a role similar to that now performed by the AT-38.

While the Air Force seems likely to be looking at adding to the role of the…

Russia Adds Two New Missile Frigates to its Med Fleet

Russia Adds Two New Missile Frigates to its Med Fleet

SEVASTOPOL, Crimea — The Black Sea Fleet’s Project 11356 frigates Admiral Grigorovich and Admiral Essen, armed with Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, are preparing for their deployment in the Mediterranean Sea as part of the Russian Navy’s standing taskforce, a naval source told TASS on Tuesday.

“The …

German Sub U35 Sails Home After 4-Month Mission in Med

German Sub U35 Sails Home After 4-Month Mission in Med

On Friday, October 15th at 10 am, the submarine “U 35” will return from the EU mission
“Irini” under the command of Corvette Captain Oliver Brux (34).

Operation “Irini” of the European Union is tasked with monitoring and enforcing the arms embargo against Libya, but also disrupting smuggling ac…


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