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US General David Perkins told an audience at a military conference that an “ally” of the US used a Patriot missile to shoot down a small off the shelf $200 drone. Sounds crazy but the “ally” was probably thinking better safe than sorry. Watch General Perkins Tell the Story (14:55 minute mark) “That quadcopter that […]
This footage has been around for a while but it is worth another view! Great skills on display by this pilot! Watch How to Rapidly Load a Boat Into a Helicopter So who can tell us what military and unit this is? Featured image by Youtube video screen capture
The Marine Corps has a new helicopter in the works to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion. Ok, great! The Marines need a new heavy lift chopper but here is what you may not know. The new CH-53K King Stallion, manufactured by Sikorsky/Lockheed is reportedly going to run about 22 percent above initial projections. Here is the big reveal…that will […]
The People’s Liberation Army announced last week that their J-20 fighter aircraft has begun operational service. This is significant as apparently it is their first fifth-generation fighter. While the aircraft’s performance looks spectacular in airshow demonstrations it is unclear how ‘stealthy’ it really is. Watch a pair of Chinese J-20’s in Action “The forward-mounted canards, […]
This is a crazy video to watch. We all know aircraft can fly on their own now but primarily think about that when discussing drones. Watch this very unique video of an F-16 ‘flying itself’. If you are or were an F-16 pilot or any type of jet fighter this must be intriguing to watch […]
The Trump administration is not taking recent provocative actions by North Korea lightly. Just last week Fighter Sweep told you about the US sending its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea. Now, MQ-1C Gray Eagle attack drones are being deployed to the region in a clear show of muscle from President Trump aimed […]
The Air Force is facing a shortage of enemy aircraft and pilots to fight. Well, not the ‘real’ enemy but the “Red Air” adversary aircraft for training exercises. To deal with this shortage the Air Force is looking to the private sector. Reportedly, they will issue a draft solicitation for 40,000 hours of adversary air support for […]
The US Navy and Marine Corps never rest and never sleep. They are always on patrol somewhere around the world keeping a watchful eye and ready to take action if needed. This awesome picture of a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey landing on the USS Ashland (LSD 48) somewhere in the Pacific region tells the story […]
The answer is Yes! Two Marine Corps F/A-18C squadrons have been designated to deploy later this year with the Navy. One of the two squadrons deploying has been identified as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, the “Death Rattlers.” VMFA 323 recently completed pre-deployment training with the Navy’s Carrier Air Wing 11 at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. The […]
A little over a month ago we told you about the World War II Air Force Bomber ‘Memphis Belle‘ and that it will be put on public display at the National Museum of the US Air Force beginning in May 2018. Well, before going on public display you need to look your best and the same […]
Good news for Boeing as their new 737 Max 8 airliner just received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This action will allow Southwest Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle to soon begin operations with the aircraft. Estimated delivery will be in the second quarter of 2017. Watch: Boeing Unveils the new 737 MAX 9 The […]
While the military is not releasing much in the way of details the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, General John E. Hyten told Congress that ‘unauthorized intrusions’ were carried out by drone aircraft over Air Force and Navy nuclear facilities. Watch: Trained eagle snatches a drone in mid flight “Of recent concern have been the […]
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