Thunderbirds wrap up 2009 Far East Tour

Posted at: Thu Nov 5th, 2009

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron left their home at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, six weeks ago to embark on a whirlwind journey that took them halfway around the world. The Thunderbirds typically travel from mid-March to mid-November in the contine...

Engineers perfect software for Special Ops aircraft

Posted at: Thu Nov 5th, 2009

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A C-130 gunship can lay down fearsome firepower in close support of ground operations, firing sensor-targeted ammo from 105mm and 40mm cannons while circling thousands of feet above combat area's. The gunship crews, however,...

Green Flag returns to Nellis

Posted at: Thu Nov 5th, 2009

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Southern Nevada and Southern California residents will see increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force begins Green Flag-West 10-02 Fri. Nov. 6. Missions will be flown between 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. Nov. 8 through Nov. 19, and will take place...

Gripen NG Demo returns to the skies

Posted at: Thu Nov 5th, 2009

Gripen NG Demonstrator started flight testing again on October 27 following a modification which includes the installation of an AESA radar.11/5/2009 | The Gripen NG Demonstrator has been modified with a number of tactical systems: AESA radar,...