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F-22 Raptor Executes Emergency Landing at Kadena Air Base

An F-22A Raptor encountered issues necessitating an emergency landing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. The incident, reported by local media, underscores maintenance and operational challenges faced by military aviation units stationed overseas.

2025-01-13T01:40:18.131307-08:00

The Aviationist

US Forces to be Outnumbered 12:1 by Chinese Fighters by 2027

2025-01-12T09:24:26.811237-08:00

AVweb

Ukraine Cuts F-16 Training Duration by Three Months, Raising Concerns

2025-01-05T14:16:16.341694-08:00

Air & Space Forces Mag

F-22 Raptors Strategize Against Iranian Drone Threats

2025-01-02T15:29:51.573032-08:00

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Stars and Stripes

F-22 Raptor Executes Emergency Landing at Kadena Air Base An F-22A Raptor encountered issues necessitating an emergency landing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. The incident, reported by local media, underscores maintenance and operational challenges faced by military aviation units stationed overseas.

2025-01-13T01:40:18.131307-08:00

F-22 Raptor Executes Emergency Landing at Kadena Air Base

The Aviationist

US Forces to be Outnumbered 12:1 by Chinese Fighters by 2027 In an assessment by the Edwards AFB Commander, China is projected to vastly outnumber U.S. forces in modern fighter jets west of the international dateline, with a ratio of 12:1 by 2027. This development emphasizes China's rapidly growing military capabilities.

2025-01-12T09:24:26.811237-08:00

US Forces to be Outnumbered 12:1 by Chinese Fighters by 2027

AVweb

Ukraine Cuts F-16 Training Duration by Three Months, Raising Concerns The decision to shorten the F-16 training period in Ukraine has sparked concerns among critics about the adequacy of pilot preparation. This adjustment in the training timeline may impact the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Ukrainian Air Force in integrating the aircraft.

2025-01-05T14:16:16.341694-08:00

Ukraine Cuts F-16 Training Duration by Three Months, Raising Concerns

Air & Space Forces Mag

F-22 Raptors Strategize Against Iranian Drone Threats F-22 Raptor pilots developed new strategies to counter Iranian drones during their deployment to the Middle East last year, facing unique aerial challenges. These efforts highlight advancements in combat tactics against elusive UAVs in the region.

2025-01-02T15:29:51.573032-08:00

F-22 Raptors Strategize Against Iranian Drone Threats

Business Insider

Cold War T-33 Jet Highlights Evolution in Military Aviation The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, a Cold War-era training aircraft for U.S. fighter pilots, provides insight into the technological advancements in military aviation over the decades, underscoring enhancements in speed, agility, and weaponry.

2024-12-28T02:02:21.767700-08:00

Cold War T-33 Jet Highlights Evolution in Military Aviation

The Aviationist

U.S. and Japanese Air Forces Conduct Joint Exercise Over Sea of Japan The joint exercise featured B-52s, F-15Js, F-35As, and F-22s participating in formation flights and Defensive Counter Air training. This operation follows heightened activities near Japan, emphasizing strategic collaboration between the U.S. and Japan.

2024-12-22T06:47:17.987233-08:00

U.S. and Japanese Air Forces Conduct Joint Exercise Over Sea of Japan

The Aviationist

F-22A Raptors Complete Middle East Rapid Deployment The 90th Fighter Squadron's F-22A Raptors have returned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson following a successful rapid deployment to the Middle East, enhancing tactical readiness and operational capability for emerging threats in the region. The mission underscores continued strategic U.S. presence in volatile areas.

2024-12-21T02:00:07.515601-08:00

F-22A Raptors Complete Middle East Rapid Deployment

Breaking Defense

USAF F-16 Ejection Seat Competition Opens to Collins and Martin-Baker The USAF has initiated a competitive process to replace ejection seats in its F-16 fleet, with Collins and Martin-Baker vying for the contract. Future decisions may expand the replacement program to include the F-22 and B-1 platforms.

2024-12-20T15:35:38.246758-08:00

USAF F-16 Ejection Seat Competition Opens to Collins and Martin-Baker

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