Archive for the ‘Air Force News’ Category
US Navy Accepts Final T-45C Delivery
ST LOUIS: The last T-45C Goshawk was delivered to the U.S. Navy During a ceremony at the Boeing production facilities in St. Louis Oct. 20.
The aircraft was the 221st T-45 training jet delivered by Boeing to the Navy.
“The T-45 holds a distinguished place in U.S. Navy history,” said Rear Adm. W....
November 6th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Gripen NG Demo Returns to the Skies
Gripen NG Demonstrator started flight testing again on October 27 following a modification which includes the installation of an AESA radar.
The Gripen NG Demonstrator has been modified with a number of tactical systems: AESA radar, a new satellite communication system, an electro-optical missile warning...
November 6th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Completion of Maintenance Contract for F-111 Fleet
Greg Combet, Acting Minister for Defence, today announced the completion of the deeper maintenance contract for the Air Force F-111 fleet.
“Since the F-111 was introduced it has flown over 160,000 hours. To help it achieve this Air Force and Defence Industry collectively completed over 300 routine...
November 5th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
UK’s Search and Rescue Network to Be Maintained
The UK's network of Search and Rescue stations is to be restored from 26 to 28, Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell has confirmed.
The MOD had decided in principle to reduce Search and Rescue helicopter crews from 28 to 24 in 2008. But it subsequently became clear that the implementation of this would...
November 5th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Russian helicopters for NATO’s war in Afghanistan
MOSCOW: Russia is ready to provide NATO with helicopters for its war in Afghanistan - on commercial terms.
Dmitry Shugayev, general director of the state-owned corporation Russian Technology, made this announcement last week at a meeting in Brussels with officials in charge of logistics for NATO forces.
During...
November 4th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Last C-130E Hercules aircraft leave Ramstein
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany: After more than 30 years of flying for the Air Force, the last C-130E Hercules aircraft here set forth Nov. 2 destined for a new life.
Tail number 1299, which has been at Ramstein since 2007, departed for Poland, under a Foreign Military Sales lease agreement between Air Force...
November 4th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Raven UAS Receives Netherlands Military Certificate
Monrovia CA: AeroVironment have announced that the Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands (MLA-NLD) has issued a Military Type Certificate (MTC) for the Raven B NLD MUAS, the first such certificate issued in the Netherlands in the Micro-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle category.
This certificate permits...
November 4th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Czech Gripen Fighters in NATO Tiger Meet
Czech Air Force Gripen fighters have successfully participated in the NATO Tiger Meet 2009 exercise.
More than 70 aircrafts were involved in the 43rd NATO Tiger Meet, including Gripens from 211th tactical squadron Čáslav Air Force Base in the Czech Republic. The Czech Air Force has been a member of...
November 3rd, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
USAF Officials Launch Digital Airport Surveillance Radar
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE: Ellsworth Air Force Base officials recently completed the installation of a digital airport surveillance radar system to be used with the Dakota Air Traffic Control Facility here.
This modern, digital radar replaces traditional airport-surveillance radar used by air traffic...
November 3rd, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Air Guard readies for C-27J fleet
ARLINGTON, Va: For the first time, Air National Guard aircrews will be the sole operators of a new aircraft straight off the assembly line.
The C-27J Spartan, the latest propeller-driven airlifter, is an "extremely rugged" aircraft, designed for austere environments, said Air Force officials. It is...
November 3rd, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
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UK’s Search and Rescue Network to Be Maintained
November 5, 2009 04:11
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China’s military making strides in space
November 4, 2009 06:11
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Russian helicopters for NATO’s war in Afghanistan
November 4, 2009 06:11
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New system allows vehicle GPS to track location while in flight
November 4, 2009 06:11
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Last C-130E Hercules aircraft leave Ramstein
November 4, 2009 05:11
