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In Support of The Recent Covert Operations Deployed F-35B Naval Combat Strike Squadron (VMFA-122) aircraft over USS Makin Island

 F-35B Naval Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-122) ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 14, 2022 – The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has taken another step in the evolution of the F-35 Logistics Information System. Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8). To support the recently deployed F-35B Naval Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA-122) aircraft operations over her USS Makin Island, the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma operates an operational data integration network. I used (ODIN) hardware. Base kits (OBKs) for managing on-board aircraft maintenance operations benefit from the increased computing power available in smaller equipment sets that are better suited for expeditionary use. The VMFA-122 crew is applauded for their progress with the new system F-35B. “It only takes about an hour to get this piece of equipment out of the cargo van and up and running. Two people walk the entire kit up and down the stairs, one for the compute nodes and one for the uninterr...

United States Calls Deadly Howitzer Artillery Will Be New Era of War, Sweden Used In 17th Century

Howitzer is a type of artillery weapon used for ground attack. Howitzers play an important role in various warfare, as they have great destructive power and can be moved flexibly as needed. The modern howitzer first appeared in the late 17th century when the Swedes used it in battle to destroy enemy fortifications. Compared to mortar, the howitzer is considered more flexible because it can be fired from various angles. This means that howitzers can be deployed if needed, providing troops with a powerful and versatile weapon. Gun-howitzer In the mid-19th century, howitzers developed significantly. At the time, howitzers were often called "gun-howitzers" because they could fire explosive shells and projectiles. Howitzers are also designed to be more mobile, so they can be moved and set up quickly. The field howitzer is designed to continue to increase in size so that it can destroy enemy walls and other obstacles. During World War I, howitzers evolved further with larger barrel...

POLICE: 15-year-old boy goes on a Rampage killing 5 people in Raleigh shooting

Police said five people were killed and two others injured in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Raleigh. Law enforcement stands at the doorway to a parking zone on the News watercourse belt path on Abington Lane following a shooting in Raleigh, North geographic area, Thursday, October 13, 2022 . Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said the teenager was arrested hours after the victim was shot late Thursday. He was hospitalized after his arrest and is in critical condition, but authorities have not disclosed how he was injured. Patterson said on Friday that police had not yet identified a motive for the attack. . According to Patterson, the victims were of different races and were between the ages of 16 and their late 50s. Some of the victims were shot while going about their normal daily lives, according to family and friends. An off-duty police officer was shot dead on his way to work, and one of the women who died was talking to his neighbors on the terrace. Another woman died ...

Lockheed martin F-35 lightning II deployed to Europe

 Eight F-35A Lightning IIs, Air Force soldiers and accompanying equipment arrived at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom, marking the first overseas training deployment of aircraft to Europe. Lockheed martin F-35A is from the 34th Fighter Wing, 388th Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve Command 466th Fighter Wing, and 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and is based in other Europe. I have put it. Aircraft and aerial training over the next few weeks. We support the European Peace of Mind Initiative. "This is a great opportunity for the USAFE Air Force and NATO allies to host this first overseas training deployment of the Lockheed martin F-35A aircraft," said General Todd D. Walters of the United States Air Forces in Europe, Air Force Africa Commander. Said. Hooray. "When we and our joint F-35 partners bring this aircraft into stock, it is important to train together to integrate into a seamless team that can defend the sovereignty of our allies. ...

America's New Generation of Uninhabited Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

 The Blackhawk Model UH-60 Alpha helicopter made its first fully unmanned flight as part of the Defense Research Projects Agency's Advanced Labor Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program, Sikorsky announced on February 8. DARPA by Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin has been working on ALIAS for almost six years, but even if the helicopter is flying entirely on its own, it always has a pilot in case. Igor Chelepinsky, director of Sikorsky Innovations, said at a virtual press conference on February 8 that helicopters have a button called the "210 switch." The switch shows how many pilots are on the plane. It will be zero for the first time before flight. For 30 minutes, AKA Blackhawk flew unattended over Fort Campbell, Kentucky on February 5, and made another short flight on February 7. The aircraft performs pre-flight checks, takes off, and passes through a light detection and range-finding (LiDAR) simulation system that depicts the dense and complex skyline of New York City. A...

Sweden Strengthens Its Defense Posture Along the Baltic Sea

 According to a press release released by the Swedish Army, warships of the 3rd and 4th Navy squadrons have been more than usual at sea around the south coast of Sweden in recent weeks, gathering information and showing their existence. I am. Navy News understands that this higher-than-usual operational tempo is due to increased Russian activity in the region. In fact, in recent weeks, several Russian warships have sailed the Baltic Sea, perhaps to strengthen the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. Apart from deploying ships at sea, the Swedish Army has also deployed a land-based coastal defense system in southern Skåne (southern Sweden). They are equipped with RBS-15 anti-ship missiles. According to the press release, "some of the equipment is from previous coastal defense systems, but many have been modernized and adapted to the current situation." The defense system was reintroduced into the military in 2016 and has been fully integrated as a military unit within the Navy for ...

Expanding Gripen e Production Capacity, Saab Builds Aerostructural Plants in Several Countries

 In 1997, Saab decided to focus its commercial aviation business on supplying structural components to major aircraft manufacturers. We are currently a Tier 1 partner with Boeing and Airbus, developing wing, mobility and door designs. We have worked closely with our customers for many years and are considered an important strategic partner in the development of our customers' aircraft. Our knowledge, experience and global reach translate into a cost effective, reliable and safe modern aviation structure. Swedish defense industry Saab has begun construction of an aircraft structure plant in São Bernardo do Campo, a suburb of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant was built to expand the production capacity of 36 Gripen NG fighters purchased by Brazil and to support the production of other Gripen aircraft for the global market. Saab is preparing a 5,000 square meter building called Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM). Saab owns 90% of SAM and the remaining 10% is owned by Akaer, a company founded...