First Jax F-35!

Jacksonville’s timeline from selection to metal was one of the fastest seen to date. Great to see metal arriving on the ramp!

Now say it with me “bomb”.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/florida-guard-prepares-to-welcome-f-35-with-pilot-training-maintenance-upgrades/?utm_campaign=dfn-ebb&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sailthru

airandspaceforces.com

Florida Guard Prepares to Welcome F-35 with Pilot Training, Maintenance Upgrades

The Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing shared its progress on pilot training and repairs as it transitions from F-15Cs to F-35s.

OA-1K Arrives!

The delivery rate on these is pretty agrressive – I expect the OK ANG to be hiring pretty hard for the foreseeable future.

Can’t wait to see them in the stack. This will be Type 3, rockets and guns until Winchester.…

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af.mil

Air Force Special Operations Command accepts the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II

The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft on April 3, 2025.

Deadlier Rockets!

I love me some rockets. I love unguided white phosphorus for marking. I love laser rockets for ground target. And I’m super excited for what TWZ is reporting as new rockets for popping drones.

https://www.twz.com/air/infrared-seeker-for-apkws-guided-70mm-rockets-unveiled

twz.com

Infrared Seeker For APKWS Guided 70mm Rockets Unveiled

Adding infrared guidance to APKWS II rockets allows for multiple targets to be engaged more rapidly, especially in the air-to-air role.

Join us tomorrow at 8 PM Eastern, 5 PM Pacific for and Interview with Smack about all things F-16 B-course

F-16 B-Course with Smack and Husky

Monday, Mar 31 8 PM Eastern 5 PM Pacific

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