Luftwaffe Eurofighters accompanying Queen’s airplane
Three Eurofighters from the German Air Force flew alongside the aircraft carrying Queen Elizabeth II to a state visit to Germany on Jun. 23.
Photo: British Embassy
Source: Luftwaffe Eurofighters accompanying Queen’s airplane
The U.S. Navy has to pay Microsoft $9.1 million to get security patches for Windows XP, Office 2003, Exchange 2003 and Windows Server 2003 software because there are still 100,000 computers in its inventory that are running them.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Shannon Renfroe. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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General Atomics’ 3 megajoule Blitzer electromagnetic railgun has fired projectiles with on-board electronics over a two-day period at the U.S. Army’s Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.
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By U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Algeria to evaluate Ka-52
According to the annual report published by Kamov, the company is expected to demonstrate its Ka-52 attack helicopter to Algeria between July and August this year.
By Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation (Ka-52) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Algeria to evaluate Ka-52
U.S. Marine Corps deploys MV-22 from Spain to Gabon
U.S. Marines operating out of Moròn, Spain were deployed to Gabon for training with Gabonese forces from Jun. 10-15. Four MV-22s and two KC-130Js were used to bring almost 200 Marines to their forward-staged compound, known as a Cooperative Security Location.
U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza
South Carolina ANG trains with Polish F-16s
F-16 fighter jets from Poland’s 32nd Tactical Air Base and the South Carolina Air National Guard prepare to taxi for takeoff at Lask Air Base, Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve on Jun. 5.
South Carolina Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Edward Snyder
Apparently, Northrop Grumman’s BAC 1-11 test aircraft was at Northern Edge 15
Northrop Grumman’s BAC 1-11 test aircraft equipped with AN/APG-81 AESA radar and AN/AAQ-37 DAS was deployed to Alaska for Northern Edge 15. However, the story was pulled after publication.
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William Banton
Source: Apparently, Northrop Grumman’s BAC 1-11 test aircraft was at Northern Edge 15
Pioneer F/A-18 pilot nominated to lead 5th Fleet
Rear Adm. Kevin Donegan, who was one of the first to fly the F/A-18 when it became operational, has been nominated to command the U.S. Navy 5th fleet.
Photo: U.S. Navy
First group of Israeli M-346 student pilots to receive officer ranks
Student pilots undergoing the 170th Israeli Air Force fixed wing course receive their officer’s ranks on Jun. 23. This group is unique as they are the first to be trained to fly using the M-346.
Photo: IDF Spokesman’s Unit
Source: First group of Israeli M-346 student pilots to receive officer ranks
The U.S. Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) to explore options for an over-the-horizon anti-surface missile that will arm its future frigate.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary D. Bell [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons