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CAGE posted an update 5 hours ago
For those members interest in Army aviation here is an article talking about the future plans, even specifying the first FLRAA will go to the 101st. A pretty interesting concept and important for the Army as threats are ever changing. The other article, in the comments, is an older one talking about Bell being awarded the contract and more info…
defensenews.com
Here’s who’s getting the Army’s first long-range assault aircraft
The Army identified the first unit to receive the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or MV-75.
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CAGE posted an update 8 hours ago
China is always on the world stage as of late, but some of its tech has the capability of real world use not by the PLAF. As tension are high with India-Pakistan, claims of the PAF shooting down several Indian jets using the Chinese J-10C are circulating the web. In the article they talk about myth versus the accuracy but also show “video”…
twz.com
China’s J-10C Fighter: Separating Myth From Reality
China's J-10C is in the spotlight after claims of Pakistani air-to-air kills against their Indian counterparts, but just how capable is it? Multiple reports suggest that Pakistan’s J-10Cs played an outsized role in recent clashes with the Indian Air Force, … Continue reading
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Smack,
Sweet, thanks for the updated info!
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Cage,
Quick update: Holloman AFB is the primary for F-16 FTU. Highest likelihood for assignment. Luke AFB is now fully out of the F-16 (USAF) game. There are no more TX/FTU there, just the RSAF squadron who is posturing for a move to Ft Smith, AR. Kelly is now running 2x FTU per year. Tucson is still also running an FTU.
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Q: What are the possible B- course locations for F-16 UPT selectees?
A: Vipers have several units for follow-on training.
Active Duty AETC Bases: Holloway AFB New Mexico is the primary. Luke AFB in Arizona is used primarily for TX courses but I still hear of UPT students getting dates for there.
Guard B-Course Bases: Kelly ANG in Texas and Tucson…
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CAGE posted an update 12 hours ago
Exercises and training events are a must to keep your skills sharp and test you in scenarios you have never been in. After completing all your training and coming back to your unit, you’ll jump right into “the fight”. One such training event is Sentry Aloha out in Hawaii. I have participated before and the flying is as much fun as the off…
ang.af.mil
Hawaii Air National Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Joint Exercise
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing concluded the latest iteration of its ongoing fighter exercise, Sentry Aloha 24-2, June 12 at Joint Base Pearl
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BD Fam,
Check out this AF Times article detailing the new SECAF and exploring his vision for the Air and Space Forces:
https://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2025/05/13/senate-confirms-meink-as-next-air-force-secretary/
Worth a read for current and future defenders of the Air & Space domain!
Cheers!
-CHAOS
airforcetimes.com
Senate confirms Meink as next Air Force secretary
Former NRO deputy director Troy Meink will now run the Air and Space Forces as space becomes increasingly important to future wars.
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All,
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Smack-Meier posted an update a day ago
Pretty good writeup on a new radar system for the joint force. For the Marines (an expeditionary force) and increasingly the USAF (doing ACE) having a solid air defense and ATC radar is essential. This new system combines these, plus artillery counter-battery cueing, on a 360 degree scope. Basically a one-stop-shop for controlling and…
defensenews.com
Marines more than halfway through fielding of new 360-degree radar
More than half of the 60 systems have been received.
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Smack-Meier posted an update a day ago
Lots of things shaking up in the USAF tactical community! Several changes that may absolutely affect BogiDopers in the future as USAF pilots. The E-7 Wedgetail begins integrated test between the USAF and the RAAF. Maybe this fast-tracks US Wedgetails? The EA-37 Compass Call II first flew with a USAF unit this week. More open cockpits! Korean…
af.mil
Around the Air Force: Wedgetail Collaboration, Aerial Networking, Super Squadron Test
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, trilateral collaboration streamlines certification for the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, aerial networking capability completes flight testing for improved C3BM,
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