Hey BD! I, like most, enjoy watching videos taking you behind the curtain in a world that most don’t even know about. Those of you here on BD are aspiring to become pilots of many different platforms and so you’ve done your research, but you can never stop learning about what you want to fly and how other airframes work hand-in-hand in the…

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“Standoff” is a hot topic in the fighter community but also other platforms. As enemy surface weapons advance we need ways to be lethal but at further ranges. This article talks about a new standoff weapon that also can be produced quickly at large scale. A huge win for the AF community and its allies! No doubt those of you heading into the…

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twz.com

'Wolf Pack' Of Modular Mini Cruise Missiles Unveiled By L3Harris

L3Harris is the third company just this week to make an announcement about cheaper stand-off munitions that can be produced quickly at scale.

Shout out to @mhabib for recommending that we make the percentile score on MilRecruiter analytics less confusing. So we just pushed a few changes worth checking out:

Added:
Rank – See where you rank in each category
Tied With – How many people are you tied with in that category
My Percentile – Percentage of applicants you scored higher than

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The sunset on Misawa F-16s is officially underway with movement to Osan in South Korea. Those of you applying to AD will absolutely find yourself in one of those cockpits if you drop 16s. Who knows what the outlook is for Guard/Reserve but there have been TSPs in the past. Either way it’s big news for the future in the…

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newsweek.com

Photos show upgraded US F-16 jets arriving on North Korea's doorstep

The 51st Fighter Wing said the upgraded F-16s will bring "unparalleled multi-role versatility and superior operational range" to U.S. forces in South Korea.

The US still holds strong as the highest aircraft carriers in operation. We have pretty much 5x the amount of any country as they struggle to replicate our capabilities. Russia has taken a step backwards with their carrier adding to the US security. This is a bigger deal to all than most think as maritime is becoming a bigger role in the…

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twz.com

Russia May Finally Abandon Its Cursed Aircraft Carrier

Russia's aspiration to return its only aircraft carrier to operational service may have finally been sunk. Russia looks set to abandon its efforts to return its largest surface vessel to operational service.

To add to the T-7 post here is a great video to go along with the article, enjoy!

youtube.com/watch?v=1C3iGDv9pK4&pp=ygUEVXNhZg%3D%3D

The T-7 is continuing down its road of testing and completion. Engineers are pushing it to new limits on the path to getting it to UPT bases described in the article below. One of the first “production” fuselages was delivered recently as well showcasing hopefully the upcoming full scale…

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Red Hawk endures ice, winds, sun in new phase of climate tests

Temperatures ranging from 110 degrees to minus 14 degrees Fahrenheit, cockpit icing as well as 190 mile-per-hour manufactured wind streams.  All those weather events were created within the lab’s

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!

youtube.com/watch?v=jKJW8cOT3Y8&pp=ygULc2FtIGVja2hvbG0%3D

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…

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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

No doubt everyone has read about last night’s strike on Iran. Here is an interesting run-down on Operation Midnight Hammer, employing 14(!) GBU-57 “Bunker Buster” munitions. As I understand it, it is one of the largest B-2 strikes in AF history.

airandspaceforces.com

7 Air Force B-2s Drop 14 Bunker-Busters on Iran

The U.S. military struck key Iranian nuclear sites June 21 in an operation that was intended to shut down Iran’s nuclear program.

In the same vein as Sharky, the Iran-Israel conflict has a few silver linings; especially for the folks of BogiDope. This will likely turn into a modern case study on localized and temporal air superiority. The lessons of which will pay dividends for future tactical aviators. Make no mistake: this is the tactical environment you will step…

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voanews.com

What Are Hypersonic Weapons and Who Has Them?

Hypersonic weapons fly at speeds of at least Mach 5 and are highly maneuverable and able to change course during flight

Hey everyone,

I’m just looking for some advice. I’m a 20-year-old in college who wants to get connected to the Air National Guard to hopefully join a unit after college. I have my private pilot’s license and over 150 hours of total flight time. How can I take action right now to stand out for potential guard units?

Thanks!

The pilot shortage.

Definitely a double edged sword. It is a challenge to entry but once you’re in expect a lot of flying!

Here’s a good background piece.

My opinion. We’re at the bottom right now and should see improvement year on year with IPT, T-7 sunrise and more and more F-35s

https://simpleflying.com/us-air-force-coming-up-short-pilots/

Emory-Riddle IPT

Learn to fly right next to ASU? Yes Please!

https://news.erau.edu/headlines/in-support-of-armed-forces-embry-riddle-partners-with-us-air-force-to-provide-initial-pilot-training

news.erau.edu

In Support of Armed Forces, Embry-Riddle Partners With U.S. Air Force to Provide Initial Pilot Training

In Support of Armed Forces, Embry-Riddle Partners With U.S. Air Force to Provide Initial Pilot Training