POTD: Ships in Formation
Today’s Photo of the Day is rather impressive and recalls me of the old “Peace Through Superior Firepower”. We have the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier leading a formation of… Continue reading "POTD: Ships in Formation"
Category: Air Force
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Boeing & SAAB wins U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract
Boeing and SAAB have been awarded a $9.2 billion order for 351 jets, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment. Boeing and Saab’s new T-X jet can become a future trendsetter… Continue reading "Boeing & SAAB wins U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract"
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Boeing MH-139 to Replace USAF’s UH-1N Hueys
The USAF has selected the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139 to replace its ageing UH-1N Huey fleet. The initial order for four helicopters will cost $375,550,368 with the programme potentially seeing orders of… Continue reading "Boeing MH-139 to Replace USAF’s UH-1N Hueys"
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Photo: U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey during Trojan Footprint 18
A photo of an U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey aircrew assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing conducts an aerial mission in May, near Powidz Air Base, Poland, during Trojan… Continue reading "Photo: U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey during Trojan Footprint 18"
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RIP: Army Finally Cancels XM25 ‘Punisher’
The US Army has officially cancelled its XM25 ‘Punisher’ Counter Defilade Target Engagement weapon system after years of development and funding problems. The program first ran into trouble back in… Continue reading "RIP: Army Finally Cancels XM25 ‘Punisher’"