U.S. Air Force 18th Aggressor Squadron Redesignated As 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
The Fighter Interceptor Squadron designation, last used during the Cold War, underscores the unit’s renewed focus on the air defense mission. The U.S. Air Force’s dedicated Aggressor unit in Alaska,…
Stored B-1B Regenerated To Replace Damaged Bomber
The aircraft, stored at AMARG’s “Boneyard” for years, will return to Dyess AFB later this year. On April 20, 2022, a B-1B Lancer bomber of the 7th Bomb Wing, serial…
Russian Helicopters Land On Painted Decoy Fighter Silhouettes Undermining Deception Attempt
Russian helicopters are disrupting Moscow's efforts to deceive Ukraine using decoys, by landing on the dummy fighter jets painted on the concrete. In September 2023, satellite imagery of Engels-2 airbase,…
F-15’s Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System Completes Initial Operational Test & Evaluation
EPAWSS provides full-spectrum EW capabilities, including radar warning, geolocation, situational awareness and self-protection, to the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II. The U.S. Air Force recently completed the Initial…
Six ROCAF F-16V Aircraft Slightly Damaged In Taiwan 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
According to the ROCAF (Republic Of China Air Force), the aircraft suffered minor damages and should return to service soon. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake, the biggest in 25 years for Taiwan,…
Air Force Confirms Su-27 Flanker On Display At Dayton Museum Was Bought By USAF In 2011
More interesting details about the somewhat mysterious story of the Su-27UB Flanker C "61 Blue" are emerging: for the first time, the U.S. Air Force has revealed they bought the…
