Page 27 - Evaluation Squadron News Today

The Boeing (formerly Rockwell) B-1B Lancer is not one of those planes we get to see or hear something about on a daily basis. The supersonic heavy bomber is somewhat of a discreet presence for the general population but a frightening one for America’s enemies.

Thus far, only two F-15EXs have been delivered, and both saw action during the exercises. The war game, dubbed Northern Edge 21, saw the new F-15EX integrating with the older air-superiority workhorse F-15Cs theyre slated to replace, as well as the fighters fifth-generation counterparts in the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. It also accompanied F-15E, or Strike Eagles, which are versions of the famed fighter designed specifically for air-to-ground engagements. The two F-15EXs flew al...

The Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft has participated and demonstrated its capabilities during Exercise Pacific Edge 21.

C-5M Super Galaxy visits Eglin AFB to undergo defensive countermeasures tests 31 May 2021 (Last Updated May 31st, 2021 14:59) C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft is a modernised version of the legacy C-5. Share Article A 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy releases flares during a test conducted on 12 May at Eglin Air Force Base. Credit: US Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr. The US Air Force (USAF) has announced that a 436th Airlift Wi...

Engineers, testers and support staff working on the Eglin Air Force Base range enjoyed a fireworks display the last two weeks courtesy of the Air Force’s largest aircraft, the C-5M Super Galaxy.,

Engineers, testers and support staff working on the Eglin Air Force Base range enjoyed a fireworks display the last two weeks courtesy of the Air Force's...

Engineers, testers and support staff working on the Eglin Air Force Base range enjoyed a fireworks display the last two weeks courtesy of the Air Force’s largest aircraft, the C-5M Super Galaxy.,

Lt. Col. John ORear of the 84th Test and Evaluation Squadron told Air Force the F-15EX "tallied some kills," but also took some losses. ORear said the performance met expectations, as any simulated adversary worth practicing against would naturally be strong enough to inflict losses. ➡️ Must-Read The F-15EX is the latest version of the F-15 Eagle series of fighters. After entering service in the late 1970s, the Eagle was a mainstay among the Air Forces air superiority fighters for more ...

Northrop Grumman Testing MQ-8C Expeditionary Controls for Marine, Navy Missions May 25, 2021 7:10 PM Maintainers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VX-1) analyze diagnostics from the MQ-8C Fire Scout on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) on June 21, 2018. US Navy photo Northrop Grumman is testing a portable expeditionary control station that could help sailors and Marines operate the Navy’s unmanned helicopter from both at sea and ashor...

Northern Edge 21 Wraps Up Achieving Important Testing Goals Of New Capabilities For The Joint Forces Northern Edge 21 Wraps Up Achieving Important Testing Goals Of New Capabilities For The Joint Forces A view from the cockpit of the U-2 Dragon Lady as it flies over the USS Roosevelt during Northern Edge 21. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Beale AFB) The high-end realistic scenario of Northern Edge 21 allowed testers to assess the behaviour of new systems and upgrades before their fielding to frontline u...