August 22, 2024 Military Aviation News

US and South Korean Fighters Will Fly 2,000 Sorties in Five Days for Latest Exercise

08/22/2024

U.S. and South Korean fighters are flying sorties at a breakneck pace this week in their Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise meant to prepare for potential missile attacks by North Korea. Over 200 aircraft, including F-16s and A-10s from the 8th Fighter Wing and 51st Fighter Wing and F-15K, FA-50, and KF-16 jets from the Republic of Korea Air Force, are conducting 2,000 sorties together from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, according to the ROKAF.

U.S. Adding ‘NGAD Tech’ On F-22 Raptors As USAF Tries To Keep Its Stealth Fighters Ahead Of Rivals

08/22/2024

The US Air Force (USAF) is testing new, upgraded sensor systems on the F-22 stealth aircraft. The aim is to extend the service life of the F-22 Raptors, which were originally slated to be replaced by the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program.

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