We need ultra long range AWACs like KJ3000 as well as sats.
Awacs can be blinded and fooled too.
But combination of both is ideal.
Anything that emits can be jammed, that's where ECCM comes in.
And you also need more radar satellites in orbit, like 100-200 for global coverage and to make up for attrition. A few satellites going down is less impactful than a few AWACS going down. And it's harder to kill satellites than AWACS.
Air Force moves F-16s closer to North Korea in new ‘super squadron’
The temporary shift aims to provide a more robust defense against threats from an increasingly belligerent North Korea.
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The U.S. Air Force has begun transferring F-16 Fighting Falcon warplanes from South Korea’s Kunsan Air Base to Osan Air Base, located about 80 miles closer to the North Korean border.
The transfer, which began July 31, is in preparation for the Air Force’s “super squadron” test, which began its initial phase last October. At the time, nine F-16s and 150 Airmen moved to Osan.
US rushing drones to carriers to blunt China’s missile edge - Asia Times
The US, pressed by China's missile reach and its own aging carrier fighters, is rushing unmanned warplanes onto its carriers to claw back range,
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The US, pressed by China’s missile reach and its own aging carrier fighters, is rushing unmanned warplanes onto its carriers to claw back range, survivability and strike power.
This month, USNI reported that the US Navy has contracted five defense firms—General Atomics, Boeing, Anduril, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin—to develop armed, unmanned aircraft and control systems for deployment across its 11 aircraft carriers.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) confirmed the contracts, which aim to produce modular, interoperable Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to augment F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and F-35Cs, while eventually pairing with the future sixth-generation F/A-XX.
I read that Boeing is going to do a carrier version of the Ghost bat MQ-28, The US has had it in test for several years now,
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MQ-28 Ghost Bat Is Of “Strong Interest” To The U.S. Navy
The Navy is involved in testing of Australia’s MQ-28, and the drone could be well placed to capitalize on the service’s emerging CCA program. The Navy is involved in testing of Australia’s MQ-28, and the drone could be well placed to capitalize on the service’s emerging CCA program.
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The U.S. Navy is touting the U.S.-Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat ‘loyal wingman’ type drone program as a model for future industrial partnerships, while confirming continued U.S. military interest in the drone. The fact that the Navy is now speaking about this is notable, on the one hand because the MQ-28 has so far been seen primarily as a program of interest for the U.S. Air Force, and on the other because the Navy is currently still working to define its carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) plans.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat With Aerial Refueling Capability Hinted At By Boeing
The ability to refuel in mid-air would give the MQ-28 an attractive boost in range and persistence.
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The future is UAV refueling UAV
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F-22 Raptor Scores “Longest Known” AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot
Manufacturer Raytheon continues to get longer reach out of its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, while its AIM-260 successor waits in the wings. Manufacturer Raytheon continues to get longer reach out of its AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, while its AIM-260...
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Raytheon, part of RTX, announced today that the record AMRAAM shot had been achieved during a series of tests in airspace near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, in the fall of 2024. The tests, according to Raytheon, “demonstrated AMRAAM’s extended time-of-flight capability, proving the munition can significantly increase the lethality of fifth-generation aircraft.”
The specific distance has not been made public.
The F-15 in 2021 has the 120d3 reading, as the longest of any US missile?
The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron partnered with the 83d Fighter Weapons Squadron to execute the longest known air-to-air missile shot to date during March 2021.
The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron partnered with the 83d Fighter Weapons Squadron to execute the longest known air-to-air missile shot to date during March 2021.
F/A-18, Sea Hawk helicopter crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
Crew members from both aircraft were safely rescued and are in stable condition, the Navy said.
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F15 has variable intake upper lips.
Able to move for better seperate optimization of airflow at different speeds.
As a side-effect it also allows f15 to do party tricks like this to appear like swimming in sky, instead of flying.
Real threats require real solutions. GA-ASI’s Gambit Series is a family of collaborative uncrewed aircraft featuring multiple variants designed to meet the diverse mission requirements of air forces worldwide. The modular architecture of this versatile system enables seamless integration of advanced autonomy, sensors and tailored capabilities that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and improve survivability. Most importantly, they all have something in common: the Gambit Core — substantial commonality for increased interoperability, rapid production and scalable affordability.
IAF seriously needs to consider converting few MKIs(or order a new batch) into Growlers/dedicated EA platform. The true potential of MKI is still untapped, me thinks.
MQ-25 Stingray Has Begun Taxi Tests (Updated)
MQ-25 Stingray Has Begun Taxi Tests (Updated)
Despite a push to get to first flight in 2025, the Navy is now hoping to see its MQ-25 aerial refueling drone fly in the coming months.
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