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Commonwealth of Australia – Department of Defence (DoD)/Sgt David Gibbs

In a follow-up to our feature on how Australia’s surplus upgraded F/A-18 Hornets could be well suited for reequipping Ukraine’s war torn air force, The War Zone has confirmed that Ukraine is indeed exploring if the jets could be a fit for its very pressing needs. 
“We are at the early stage studying the technical characteristics and operability of the aircraft,” Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia, told The War Zone Wednesday afternoon.

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Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters recently arrived in the Middle East as part of a broader and explicit show of force in direct response to actions in recent months by elements of the Russia’s military in the region. American forces have been experiencing an uptick in unsafe and unprofessional Russian aerial activity in skies over Syria and this may be tied in part to Iranian support for the latter’s war effort in Ukraine. That’s the view of the Air Force’s top commander in the Middle East.
An F-22 after deploying to the Middle East earlier today. USAF
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The US Air Force has recently initiated the process of accepting proposals for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) sixth-generation fighter, with plans to award the contract in 2024. However, there are concerns regarding the cost of the NGAD, which is expected to be significantly higher than that of the F-35. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has stated that the NGAD will cost “multiples” of the F-35, implying that each plane will likely cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Revolver enthusiasts and firearm aficionados alike often debate the best revolver of all time. These iconic firearms have a rich history and continue to hold a special place in the hearts of gun enthusiasts.
In this article, we will explore the evolution of revolvers, discuss their advantages, and delve into the notable revolvers that have left an indelible mark in history. Whether you’re a collector or a shooter looking for a reliable sidearm, this guide will help you make an informed decision.

Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has prompted NATO members to plan in detail for what has been unthinkable since the end of the Cold War: direct conflict with Russia.
However, before the summit that the bloc will hold in Vilnius (Lithuania) on July 11, in which the fight against Russia will be high on the agenda, Richard Shirreff, former Vice Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, stated that NATO is not ready for a war with Moscow.

America’s massive fleet of more than 500 refueling aircraft provides it with an advantage no nation is even close to matching.
The post America’s massive military advantage nobody talks about: 500+ Refueling Aircraft first appeared on Sandboxx.
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An F-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force).

The Air Force has sent some of its most advanced air superiority fighter aircraft to the Middle East to make the Russians think twice about harassing U.S. forces in the air and on the ground, military officials announced on Wednesday.
“U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors deployed to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility as part of a multifaceted show of U.S. support and capability in the wake of increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behavior by Russian aircraft in the region,” a CENTCOM news release says.

Ukraine’s Mirgorod airbase was targeted by Russia using Iskander-M ballistic missiles and drones on June 10.
Attack Dynamics: Iskander-M Missiles and Kamikaze Drones
Reports detail that the attack used Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Iskander-K cruise missiles in the morning. The use of kamikaze drones of Russian origin based on the Iranian Geran-2 model was also reported.
NASA documented two explosions in the area of ​​the airbase at around 3:39 a.m.

The Air Force’s chief of artificial intelligence test and operations inadvertently created a media frenzy when he spotlighted a breath-taking scenario where an AI-enabled drone aggressively turned on the humans it was teamed with, during an on-stage talk late last month at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s international Future Combat Air and Space Capabilities Summit in London.
“We were training it in simulation to identify and target a [surface-to-air missile] threat. And then the operator would say,’Yes, kill that threat.

The Department of the Navy is set to launch a new platform that consolidates multiple information technology help desks for programs and systems across the Navy and Marine Corps into a virtual, artificial intelligence-powered solution known as “Amelia.”
Amelia is a digital agent that leverages conversational AI to interact with and help solve issues for over 1 million users in the Department of the Navy — including active-duty officers, military spouses, civilian employees and more.