Is the US Air Force equipped to meet future demands?
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Global Defence Technology: Issue 89
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Is the US Air Force equipped to meet future demands?
According to a report by think tank Rand, which used historical data of post-Cold War US military operations, the US Air Force (USAF) is set to face significant future capacity shortages. Julian Turner looks at the possible prospects for the USAF, and what may be needed to meet future demands.
European MALE RPAS programme finishes system preliminary design review
The European medium altitude long endurance remotely piloted aircraft system (MALE RPAS) programme has successfully completed the system preliminary design review.
Kratos and Space Vector partner for USAF Sounding Rocket Program-4
A team led by national security solutions provider Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Space Vector has been awarded a contract for the US Air Force’s (USAF) Sounding Rocket Program-4 (SRP-4).
Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Satellite System
The Advanced Extremely High-Frequency (AEHF) system is a series of six military communication satellites planned to replace the currently in-orbit Milstar system.
USAF’s first GPS III SV01 satellite encapsulated for launch
The US Air Force’s (USAF) first advanced Global Positioning System III space vehicle (GPS III SV01) satellite has been encapsulated for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
USAF conducts CDR of weapon system for B-21 Raider bomber
The US Air Force (USAF) has conducted a weapon system critical design review (CDR) of the next-generation B-21 Raider long-range strike bomber.
USAF successfully launched Space Test Program Satellite 5
The US Air Force (USAF) has announced the successful launch of Space Test Program Satellite 5 (STPSat-5) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
November’s top news stories
Northrop won $330m USAF E-8C Joint STARS contract for TSSR FY 19, Viasat to produce 1,000 Mini Crypto devices for USAF, and USAF began test flights with F-35 and Auto GCAS technology. Airforce-Technology.com wraps up key headlines from November 2018.
BAE and Williams partner to share fast jet and Formula One technology
BAE Systems has entered a strategic alliance with Williams Grand Prix Engineering and Williams Advanced Engineering to share fast jet and Formula One technology.
Airservices Australia announces two milestones for OneSKY project
Airservices Australia has introduced the new civil-military air traffic management (CMATS) voice communication system as part of the OneSKY project.
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