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Fantastic news for the anyone looking to be a Raptor driver! The USAF is requesting big things in the upcoming budget to keep the 5th gen machine in the fight! It’s great for us because it’s still an incredible platform.
http://www.twz.com/air/new-f-22-upgrade-package-to-keep-the-jets-viable-laid-out
twz.com
New F-22 Upgrade Package To Keep The Jets Viable Laid Out
The Air Force's latest budget request has new details about the cocktail of enhancements that aim to keep the F-22 relevant.
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The AIM-120 has been the workhorse of the USAF and really the DOD forces since 1991! For everyone like me that “feels” the 90’s were a few years ago, it places the 120 at over 34 years old! And that’s only the IOC date. As with any system new advancements are needed to keep forces relevant and capable with the enemy. This article discusses how…
twz.com
AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Funding To Start Production Sought In New Budget
The AIM-260A is being developed as a far longer-ranged replacement for the workhorse AIM-120 air-to-air missile.
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Hey BD! For those of you looking to hop into the tanker world you might be getting some better defensive capabilities in the future! With maybe some offensive in the future. Hopefully this will help fill the gaps in our near peer fighter. Definitely worth a read for all!
http://www.twz.com/air/kc-135-tankers-set-to-get-drone-launchers
twz.com
KC-135 Tankers Set To Get Drone Launchers
The USAF thinks small drones launched from KC-135s will give the tankers another layer of defense and extra situational awareness, among other capabilities.
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Goes to show what American military might and a combination with our global partners what we can accomplish. We’re not in the clear yet either with other conflicts looming but hopefully this is the right step in a peaceful direction.
military.com
Trump Says Iran and Israel to Have a Phased-In Ceasefire over 24 Hours
President Donald Trump on Monday declared the “12 day war” between Israel and Iran as likely ending in a ceasefire, validating the strategic gamble of a devastating U.S. airstrike this weekend on three Iranian nuclear sites.
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CAGE posted an update a week ago
Sam has produced yet another video showcasing USAF power and an insider look into the historic B-52! This is a much watch for any enthusiast but will also enlighten you with info on how the Buff works into mission with fighters!
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CAGE posted an update a week ago
As the world focuses on the Middle East, our other adversaries are still pushing forward and using this time out of the limelight. More images have “surfaced” on X showing china’s newest 5th gen the J-35, a similar looking aircraft in design to the US F-35. This article discusses the industrial complex of china lushing forward and possibly…
twz.com
China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter Seen Like Never Before
As well as new imagery of the J-35, we have gotten our best look at the KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft that will operate alongside it. As well as new imagery of the J-35, we have gotten our best … Continue reading
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks ago
UPT is the first stage along your flying career and as you progress your challenges in each airframe will become harder. Even after you get back to your unit and are no longer on the syllabus, you’re always training to new threats. This article talks about US support in defending Israel against Iranian…
airforcetimes.com
US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack
The attack follows Israel's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program and military leadership Thursday.
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks ago
As the world keeps a close eye currently in the Middle East, the Ukrainian war, and China have not stopped. Adversaries continue to build next get platforms and weapons. Here is an article about a never before seen drone caught in China.
http://www.twz.com/air/massive-chinese-stealth-flying-wing-emerges-at-secretive-base
twz.com
Massive Stealth Flying Wing Emerges At Secretive Chinese Base
It's possible we are seeing a very large high-flying stealth drone or China's long awaited H-20 stealth bomber.
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks ago
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Good morning BD, as the unknowns transpire in CENTCOM you must always be prepared whether a fighter/tanker/heavy/ISR. This article speculates options of what could possibly take place with the movement of tankers. A good read for those for those unfamiliar.
As well I will be on the app throughout the day so hit me up…
twz.com
Armada Of USAF Tankers Just Deployed East Over Atlantic Spurring Speculation (Updated)
The mysterious migration could signal a major contingency being put in place or even a change in U.S. policy on the Iran-Israel war.
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks ago
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If you’re not big into the news you should check out this article below. Israel launched an offensive against Iran. Retaliatory attacks happened today but you can bet US made airplanes have done some of the work.
The second link is a video of a SU-25 being shot down by its own wingman in UKR, posted in the…
cnn.com
Israel hits Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership in unprecedented strikes | CNN
Israel struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear, missile and military complex early Friday, in an unprecedented attack that reportedly killed three of Iran’s most powerful figures and plunges the wider Middle East into dangerous new territory.
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