Air Force Extends A-10 Service Life to 2030 Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Air Force has made a decisive move to extend the service life of its A-10 aircraft, known as the Warthog, to 2030 - even as they're being actively deployed in the ongoing conflict in Iran. This unexpected reprieve marks yet another reversal of the aircraft's previously slated retirement.

https://osintsights.com/air-force-extends-a-10-service-life-to-2030-amid-ongoing-conflict?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsAirForce #A10Warthog #MilitaryAviation #IranWar #EmergingThreats

Navy to Finalize F/A-XX Stealth Fighter Pick by August

The Navy is poised to break a years-long stalemate and make a crucial decision on its next-generation F/A-XX stealth fighter by August, bringing an end to what one report called "procurement purgatory." This game-changing aircraft will serve as the future centerpiece of a naval airwing, boasting cutting-edge, sixth-generation…

https://osintsights.com/navy-to-finalize-fa-xx-stealth-fighter-pick-by-august?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsNavy #FaxxStealthFighter #ProcurementProcess #EmergingThreats #MilitaryAviation

Black Hawk Gunship Upgrades with Advanced Wings and Armaments

Get ready for a closer look at the next-gen Black Hawk gunship, boasting cutting-edge wings and armaments that are set to revolutionize its battlefield capabilities. Take a visual tour to discover the exciting upgrades that are transforming this trusted military workhorse.

https://osintsights.com/black-hawk-gunship-upgrades-with-advanced-wings-and-armaments?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#MilitaryAviation #BlackHawk #GunshipUpgrades #Aerospace #DefenseTechnology

SNC Unveils Freedom Trainer Bid for US Navy

Sierra Nevada Corporation is shaking up US Navy training with its Freedom Trainer bid, promising a "no-compromise" solution that delivers top-notch performance without breaking the bank. This clean-sheet design aims to slash training costs for naval aviators.

https://osintsights.com/snc-unveils-freedom-trainer-bid-for-us-navy?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsNavy #MilitaryAviation #TrainerAircraft #FreedomTrainer #SierraNevadaCorporation

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Increased Activity of US Reconnaissance Aircraft
According to Rybar, US reconnaissance aircraft activity has intensified again in recent days, with 6-7 planes detected daily.

#OSINT #NewsGroup #ISR #US #MilitaryAviation

Army Deploys Air-Launched Drones to Shield Surveillance Jets

The Army is turning to a game-changing solution to protect its surveillance jets: small, air-launched drones that scout ahead and keep the aircraft out of harm's way. By deploying these miniature drones from its ME-11B aircraft, the Army can gather crucial intel while keeping its manned jets safe from danger.

https://osintsights.com/army-deploys-air-launched-drones-to-shield-surveillance-jets?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#AirlaunchedDrones #SurveillanceTechnology #UnmannedAerialVehicles #MilitaryAviation #EmergingThreats

In the last days (well, more in the last weeks), I made a new model for the flight sim. It took waaay longer than I expected, but I like how it turned out in the end. It is no longer a biplace aeroplane (fighter jet with two seats) with only one seat, but a real single-seat-aeroplane. Wrong gear doors and aileron control surfaces were fixed as well.

https://codeberg.org/wesfly/bevy_fs
https://github.com/wesfly/bevy_fs

#Bevy #FlightSim #Blender #ScreenshotSaturday #Rust #DevLog #MilitaryAviation #GameDev