F/A-18 pilot can command MQ-25 for refueling

Boeing has successfully demonstrated the capability for an F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot to control an MQ-25 Stingray for aerial refueling during a recent virtual test.

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NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 10, 2021) The U.S. Navy and Boeing conducted ground testing of the MQ-25 Stingray at Chambers Field onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The MQ-25 Stingray is an unmanned aerial refueling aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sam Jenkins)

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France flexes naval muscle with simultaneous NCM launch from submarine and frigate

The French Navy and European missile developer MBDA achieved a significant feat on April 18, 2024, with the first-ever synchronized launch of Naval Cruise Missiles (NCM) from two distinct platforms during a training exercise.

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Su-30MKI fighters to arrive in Malaysia for Exercise Udarashakti in August

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are gearing up for the second iteration of Exercise Udarashakti, a bilateral air combat training exercise. According to a social media post by the RMAF, preparations were underway following a Concept Development Conference (CDC) held at the Kuantan Air Base in Malaysia from Apr. 25th to 27th.


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