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Russian SU-27 Intercepted U.S. Patrol Aircraft; Fighter Escorts Needed

September 7, 2016

A Russian SU-27 Flanker intercepted a US Navy P-8 Poseidon plane in the Black Sea. Reports are the SU-27 was as close as 10 feet to the US Navy patrol View More ›

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Watch: B-52 Stratofortress End of an Era Guam

August 30, 2016 B-52s Arrive In Qatar To Support Inherent Resolve

For decades the B-52 Stratofortess provided continuous support in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The aircraft was pivotal in ending the Vietnam War and has been the symbol for USPACOM’s continuous bomber View More ›

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F-35 Block 3F Software Performs Well in Weapons Testing

August 29, 2016

The F-35 Integrated Test Force at Edwards AFB recently completed 25 missions with Block 3F software comprised of 12 weapons delivery accuracy (WDA’s) and 13 weapon separation tests. The F-35’s newest View More ›

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Watch: WWII Aircraft Carrier Shipwreck First Look

August 25, 2016

The USS Independence, a WWII aircraft carrier sitting on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean 30 miles off the coast of Northern California, as seen from an  unmanned submersible. It View More ›

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DoD Memo: F-35 “Not On Path Toward Success”

August 24, 2016

The F-35 still has a a long way to go according to a memo from the Defense Department Operational Test and Evaluation Directorate. Multiple problems and deficiencies still exist. Here View More ›

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Legendary WWII “Ace in a Day” Dies

August 24, 2016

WWII USMC Ace, Jerry O’Keefe who is also a Congressional Gold Medal winner and former Biloxi, Mississippi Mayor passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 93. Not many people can say they View More ›

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3 Star Says Readiness Not Issue for Recent Mishaps

August 22, 2016

Commander Naval Air Forces (CNAF) 3 Star Admiral Mike Shoemaker says readiness is not the issue for recent mishaps. That seems to be a difficult argument to make. VADM Shoemaker View More ›

Joe Ruzicka No Comments Drones, Expert Analysis, News
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Iran Looking to Purchase Sukhoi Fighters From Russia

August 22, 2016

Iran’s Ministry of Defense said it will negotiate with Russia on the purchase of the Sukhoi aircraft. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan told Iran’s state TV on Sunday evening. View More ›

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F-22 Raptors “Encourage” Syrian Su-24’s To Leave

August 21, 2016 Neuro-Avionics: Firefox Still Decades Away?

The U.S. military on Friday dispatched two F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets to intercept a pair of Syrian Su-24 Fencer aircraft that flew in the vicinity of Hasakah, Syria, according to View More ›

Joe Ruzicka 3 Comments Air Force, News
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1st F-14 Tomcat to Shoot Enemy Fighter Restored

August 20, 2016

Fast Eagle 102, the first F-14 Tomcat to shoot down another enemy fighter, has undergone restoration via the Navy Flight Deck Veterans Group. The restored aircraft will be unveiled on View More ›

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