Clinton posted an update a year ago
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) have been transforming warfare for over 30 years, revolutionizing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations as well as enabling persistent, precision strike capabilities. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the devastating effectiveness of low-cost commercial drones, while…
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GA-ASI Welcomes USAF Designation for New CCA: YFQ-42A
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the YFQ-42A. The announcement on Monday followed an earlier USAF decision in 2024 that GA-ASI … Continue reading
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BogiDope posted an update a year ago
Air Force 101 – Learn about the thing most likely to shoot you down…Surface to Air Missiles.
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BogiDope posted an update a year ago
Anyone interested in fighters, especially those interested in F-35s or Block 50 Vipers (Duluth and S. Carolina), must understand the SEAD mission. Check out this video from Flash and our friends at the Afterburn Podcast to sound smart at any future interview.
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Smack-Meier posted an update a year ago
In keeping with the Skyraider theme, here is some legendary aviation lore.
The original Skyraider, nicknamed the “Spad”, was born as a Navy torpedo bomber that never made it to the fight in WWII. It saw combat in Korea, then in the early days of Vietnam. But in the new jet age, the A-1 had to find a new role other than a dedicated…
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Smack-Meier posted an update a year ago
BD Crew,
New platforms reaching initial operational capability (IOC) is always encouraging, especially to aspiring military aviators. AFSOC just brought the OA-1K up to speed and finally gave it a name: Skyraider II. Dieter Dengler would be proud.
This is noteworthy for a few reasons. For BD members, this opens up a new…
airandspaceforces.com
Air Force Names OA-1K Skyraider II as New Aircraft Prepares to Come Online
The Air Force named its upcoming OA-1K light attack and observation aircraft the Skyraider II after an iconic close air support platform.
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Anyone have any knowledge on whether or not this will be replacing the AFSOC MC-12 mission or used in conjunction with it?
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CHAOS posted an update a year ago
BD Fam,
Check out this article from the WarZone:
I hope we have plenty of future AIM-260 shooters amongst us!
-CHAOS
twz.com
This Is What The Classified AIM-260 Missile Actually Looks Like, Air Force Confirms
The Pentagon has been very tight-lipped about the AIM-260, a missile with far greater range than the AIM-120 while maintaining the same size.
@rowan-prown Your initial contact doesn’t even necessarily need to include your resume/cover letter. I would just stress your passion in obtaining a UPT slot, your admiration for the unit you’re reaching out to, a brief background on you, and your willingness to visit at any opportunity afforded your way.
Be respectful of their time, bring…
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