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Apache MCP-2
Helicopters

Lockheed Martin to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Apache Helicopters with New Electronic Warfare Capability

Intel’s Altera developed the MCP-2 that can be customized to different functions. The Gen 3 RFI systems will be powered by this ‘state-of-the-art microelectronics and modern software capabilities,’ offering ‘improved…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
October 18, 2024
KC-135 heritage paint
Military Aviation

Nebraska Air National Guard Honors WWII P-38 Pilot with Special Heritage KC-135 Stratotanker

The KC-135 heritage jet will remain in service with its WWII-inspired paint scheme until 2025. The Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) unveiled a historic KC-135R Stratotanker…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 18, 2024
Exercise Strike Warrior 24 images
Aircraft Carriers

Royal Navy Releases Stunning Photos of HMS Prince of Wales and F-35Bs As Exercise Strike Warrior 24 Kicks Off

As Exercise Strike Warrior 24 begins, the Royal Navy has released a series of excellent images showcasing HMS Prince of Wales and its air wing’s preparations for the occasion. Taking…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
October 18, 2024
B-21 fuel cell hangar
Military Aviation

Conti Federal Contracted to Build Fuel Cell Hangar for the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth AFB worth $31 Million

In addition to the Fuel Cell Hangar, the company is presently constructing four other facilities in support of the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth AFB. These include a Radio Frequency Hangar,…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
October 17, 2024
EA-18G crash
Aviation Safety

Search Still Underway For Missing Crew Members After U.S. Navy EA-18G Crashes Near Mt. Rainier

The EA-18G Growler belonging to VAQ-130 crashed on October 15, 2024 during a training flight. An EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack aircraft belonging to the Electronic Attack Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) “Zappers” carrying two…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 17, 2024
B-2 Yemen
Yemen

Breaking: B-2 Stealth Bombers Take Part in Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen For The First Time

First operational use of the B-2 Spirit bomber in Yemen. On Oct. 17, 2024, U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were deployed for the first time in airstrikes against…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 17, 2024
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