by JVanDomelen | Apr 13, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing, Sea, Surface
STUTTGART, GERMANY, April 13, 2016 – A United States Navy Destroyer operating in international waters in the Baltic Sea experienced several close interactions by Russian aircraft on April 11 and 12. USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) encountered multiple, aggressive flight...
by JVanDomelen | Apr 13, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
WASHINGTON, April, 12 2016 — The Pentagon has reached an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the ninth low rate initial production (LRIP) lot of F135 engines, which power the F-35 joint strike fighter. Read more: http://www.defensenews.com
by JVanDomelen | Mar 15, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
Fairchild Air Force Base and the 92nd Refueling Wing were recognized on Monday with the prestigious Omaha Trophy signifying excellence in serving their strategic mission. The award is given annually to the top performance in strategic aircraft operations; Fairchild...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 11, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2016 — The US Air Force has begun studying future close air support (CAS) aircraft to succeed the Fairchild Republic A-10 as the Pentagon evaluates the weaponry it needs for “prolonged operations” of one year or more. Continue...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 9, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
The US Air Force is accepting suggestions for the proposed name of the B-21 from members of the US Air Force active duty force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and their dependents, members of the US Air Force Civil Service and US Air Force retirees.For full...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 4, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
A new jet designed to train fighter pilots is turning heads with its unique look. The SR-10 jet trainer has forward-swept wings, making the plane more maneuverable in flight. Developed by the Russian KB SAT design bureau, the SR-10 has its wings pointed forward at a...