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Jul- 2024 -

15 July

Air

BETA’s ALIA Electric Aircraft Carries 500lbs of Cargo in Test Flight for US Air Force

The US Air Force has collaborated with BETA Technologies to conduct a cargo test flight of its ALIA all-electric fixed-wing aircraft.

5 July

Europe

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shanna McCarter, a military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron, guides MWD Mojito toward the scent of simulated explosive material during an international working dog training seminar at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 26, 2024. MWDs can be trained to detect the scents of explosives, human biological materials and illicit substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)

Rojoef Manuel

US Leads Multinational Working Dog Handler Training in Germany

The US has hosted a multinational training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to improve the interoperability of working dog handlers.

5 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Mitsubishi Electric to Repair F-15 Radars for US, Allied Air Forces

Mitsubishi Electric has signed a pilot contract with Raytheon to repair transmitters used in APG-63 (V)1 F-15 fighter radars operated by the US Air Force and allied forces.

4 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Awards Lockheed F-16 Viper Shield EW Contract for Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $520 million for the foreign military sales Block 70/72 F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite.

4 July

Americas

Joe Saballa

Mental Health Top Reason for US Troop Hospitalization in 2023: Study

Mental health problems have been found to be the top reason why active-duty US military personnel were hospitalized in 2023.

3 July

Air

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivers pallet drops over a designated landing zone near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The Republic of Korea is a critical ally to the United States in the Indo-Pacific region and is key to peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

Rojoef Manuel

US, South Korean Air Forces Train Mass Airdrop Resupply

The US and Republic of Korea Air Forces have conducted a mass airdrop resupply training to bolster cooperation in tactical airlift operations.

Jun- 2024 -

20 June

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Istari Secures Contract for US Air Force ‘Digital Twin’ Program

Engineering firm Istari Digital has received a $15-million contract to support the US Air Force’s Model One program.

19 June

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Flight-Tests Future ICBM Reentry Vehicle

The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin have flight-tested the future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.

11 June

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

L3Harris to Upgrade US Air Force B-52 Bomber Cockpit

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $34 million contract to upgrade the US Air Force B-52H bomber cockpit.

10 June

Air

Firefighters from the 86th Civil Engineer Squadron Kaiserslautern Military Community Fire Emergency Services stand by after transporting a wounded warrior from a C-17 Globemaster III to an ambulance on Aug. 9, 2015, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Ramstein fire and medical personnel from the 10th Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team and the 455th Critical Care Air Transport Team assisted with the aeromedical evacuation out of Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Keopka)

Rojoef Manuel

AFRL to Open Critical Care Simulation Hub in Ohio

The Air Force Research Laboratory is developing a simulation hub in Ohio to train Critical Care Air Transport teams.

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