FEBRUARY 10, 2021 - A new quantum sensor can analyze the full spectrum of radio frequency and real-world signals, unleashing new potentials for soldier communications, spectrum awareness and electronic warfare. Army researchers built the quantum sensor, which can sample the radio-frequency spectrum—from zero frequency up to 20 GHz—and detect AM and FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
US B-1B Lancer Debuts at Aero India 2021
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 - The government-sponsored Aero India 2021, Asia's largest trade show opened its doors at Yelahanka Air Force Station Feb. 3, ushering in foreign delegates and representatives from more than 60 countries and 500 defense industry companies. This is the 13th iteration of Aero India. U.S. participation provides the opportunity to build stronger relationships … [Read more...]
Great Power Competition Adds to Challenges in Middle East
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 - Great power competition is adding a level of risk and uncertainty in an already risky and uncertain part of the world: the Middle East, the commander of U.S. Central Command said. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie said in an address to the Middle East Institute yesterday that Russia and China are vying for power and influence through all aspects of … [Read more...]
F-15 Receives Nose Art Dedicated to the Team
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 - After about six-months of designing and planning, the 104th Fighter Wing’s flagship F-15C Eagle, tail number 125, received new nose art graphics in late December. The roughly six-foot by four-foot nose art graphic, featured on both sides of the F-15, appears to display the American flag, but upon closer look, displays the hundreds of names of members in … [Read more...]
Super Bowl LV Flyover Took Months of Planning, Coordination
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 - For fans watching the Super Bowl Feb. 7, the Air Force Global Strike Command tri-bomber flyover over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, lasted seconds. For the team planning this historic event, however – the first flyover of a major sporting event featuring a B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress – the flyover has taken months of hard … [Read more...]