Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. (USAF)

[Pathfinder]

Lo mismo que con el F-35, lo que llaman concurrencia, test y desarrollo se fusionan al de producción. En teoría, es para acortar la IOC, pero el F-35 siguió necesitando 20 años de rigor, como todo proyecto.

Las mejoras se incorporan en los siguientes lotes, y los lotes que ya están volando y que no deberían tener muchas uds de inicio, necesitarán un periodo de depósito para implementar las mejoras. No sé hasta qué punto, el esfuerzo les valdrá la pena. Complicado de llevar a cabo al mismo tiempo.

Con el B21 imagino que seguirán algo por el estilo, pero se supone que la fase de desarrollo ya viene más trabajada desde el estudio previo, a través del gemelo digital.

[yasiw]

Interceptación "no profesional" de un caza chino a un EC-135 del US Indo-Pacific Command en aguas internacionales:

https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3410337/usindopacom-statement-on-unprofessional-intercept-of-us-aircraft-over-south-chi//

Enviado desde mi SM-A715F mediante Tapatalk

[Atticus]

Interceptación "no profesional" de un caza chino a un EC-135 del US Indo-Pacific Command en aguas internacionales:

https://www.pacom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/3410337/usindopacom-statement-on-unprofessional-intercept-of-us-aircraft-over-south-chi//

Pero tienes que extenderte un poco mas en los conceptos. Por ejemplo "profesional" es cuando lo hacen los mios, y "no profesional" cuando lo hacen los de enfrente.

[Orel]

No, el procedimiento para hacer una interceptación internacionalmente reconocida como profesional está clarinete. Si se sale de ahí, es no profesional.

[Atticus]

No, el procedimiento para hacer una interceptación internacionalmente reconocida como profesional está clarinete. Si se sale de ahí, es no profesional.

Sabes a que me referia, pillin. Tambien que tengo mas razon que un santo.

[Orel]

Ni idea, si fuiste irónico no lo pillé.

[Andrés.]

B-2 volando bajo en Miami:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtSCPYqg ... _copy_link

[Orel]

USAF shows ability for rapid F-22, F-35 software updates

The USAF has demonstrated the ability to rapidly update and deploy software for the F-22 and F-35, offering greatly improved flexibility for rapidly evolving tactical situations.
The work saw an F-35A take flight with software applications that had been previously tested on the F-22 – the first time the same tactical software has been used on both types, according to the USAF’s 412th Test Wing.
Following the flight, the software applications were updated by developers at Utah’s Hill AFB and flown at California’s Edwards AFB less than 24h later.

The flight was part of a project involving test pilots and defence software developers. According to the USAF, it shows the ability to use the same software across different aircraft, the ability to source software from more suppliers, and the ability to update software “30-60 times” faster than previously and at a much lower cost.

Traditionally, combat aircraft relied solely on a prime contract for software updates and integration, often resulting in extended timelines and high costs.

“The ability to use common software across the F-35 and F-22 is going to dramatically change how we bring capabilities to the front line,” says project co-founder and F-35 test pilot. “Now, instead of having to define, purchase, test and field a software capability on each aircraft individually, we can gain a lot of efficiencies by developing a capability once and fielding it on all [fifth-generation] fighters, saving hundreds of millions of dollars, if not more, in development costs and saving years in development time.”

The ability to rapidly update aircraft tactical software is especially useful for combat situations when new threats are identified. The work also emphasises reducing the vulnerability of stealth aircraft to cyberattacks.

In recent years the US military has placed an emphasis on better ways to update aircraft software, making updates more akin to updating an app on a personal device, as opposed to waiting months or years for big updates.
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“We need to be able to rapidly adapt and update our weapon systems based on emerging intel or changing conditions while executing distributed operations. We demonstrated just that with this test. We flew a set of applications at Edwards, updated the simulated threat dataset in the software from the development location at Hill AFB, and re-flew the software in less than 24 hours.”
The concept is being further developed under the USAF’s Innovation Portfolio.

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/us ... 47.article

[Orel]

En la "National Defense Authorization Act" (NDAA) aprobada esta semana, el Senado permite por fin la retirada de 42 A-10 que deseaba la USAF, parece ser que de la ANG.
Sin embargo, sigue sin permitir la retirada de los 33 F-22 Block 20 ni de ningún RQ-4 Block 40.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/senat ... tirements/

[Pathfinder]

Se ha inaugurado un memorial en el museo nacional de la USAF situado en Ohio, base aerea de Wright-Patterson, dedicado a los aviones pioneros en furtividad o sigilo. Museo que espero poder visitar antes de morirme.


https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/m ... y-unveiled

[champi]

Contrato importante relacionado con el JADC2 (26/07/2023): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/ ... e/3472359/

...
$950,000,000 to compete for future efforts associated with the maturation, demonstration, and proliferation of capability across platforms and domains, leveraging open systems design, modern software and algorithm development to enable Joint All Domain Command and Control. These contracts provide for the development and operation of systems as a unified force across all domains (air, land, space, sea, cyber, and electromagnetic spectrum) in an open architecture family of systems that enables capabilities via multiple integrated platforms. The locations of performance are to be determined at the contract directed order level and are expected to be complete by May 28, 2025. These awards are the result of fair and open competition. Air Force Life Cycle Management, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
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[champi]

Tremendo el esfuerzo para actualizar y mantener los radares del B-2. Ayer aprobaron un contrato de $175 millones para sus 20 aviones operativos, $8,75 millones por aparato con una duración de 10 años (27/07/2023): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/ ... /3473809//

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AIR FORCE

Raytheon, El Segundo, California, has been awarded a $175,050,289 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the B-2 Advanced High Frequency Radar Components and end items. This contract provides for overhaul and repair of the B-2 Advanced High Frequency Radar Components and end items. Work will be performed in El Segundo, California, and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2033. This contract was a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $24,558,473 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (FA8119-23-D-0002).
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Podría ser que más o menos cuando termine este contrato (31/07/2033) se retire este icónico aparato. Todo dependerá de cómo progrese el B-21.

[champi]

12 T-6 Texan II dañados en la última tormenta sobre Vance Air Force Base en Oklahoma: https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your ... -training/

By Rachel S. Cohen
Jul 27, 07:10 PM
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The thunderstorm battered the T-6s with winds over 70 mph, blowing off their protective covers and prompting concerns about debris in the engines and other structural problems, the Air Force said.

At least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said. Local leaders have opted to check the entire fleet of 99 Texan IIs for structural and mechanical damage as a safety precaution.
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[Orel]

Automated mission upgrades: B-2 IAMT system's game-changing demonstration.
Alert5

IAMT = Integrated Airborne Mission Transfer. Es parte de la modernización B2C3 (B2 Collaborative Combat Communicarion) Spiral 1 de los B-2 Spirit, aplicando ingeniería digital.
Se hizo con un B-2 equipado con la arquitectura abierta MMD (Multi-Mission Domain) que acorta y abarata las mejoras Este B-2 pudo comunicarse con la red ABMS (Advanced Batlle Management System) en el entorno JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control).

Google's [realmente Alphabet's] SandboxAQ and USAF colaborate for quantum navigation
Alert5
Para operar en entornos con GPS denegado. Pruebas en C-17 con sistema de navegación magnética (MagNav).

[Truquichan]

Automated mission upgrades: B-2 IAMT system's game-changing demonstration.
Alert5

IAMT = Integrated Airborne Mission Transfer. Es parte de la modernización B2C3 (B2 Collaborative Combat Communicarion) Spiral 1 de los B-2 Spirit, aplicando ingeniería digital.
Se hizo con un B-2 equipado con la arquitectura abierta MMD (Multi-Mission Domain) que acelera y abarata las mejoras. Este B-2 pudo comunicarse con la red ABMS (Advanced Batlle Management System) en el entorno JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control).

En castellano, que el B2 de marras estuvo de pruebas y actualizó, cambió y cargó misiones en sus sistemas "al vuelo", nunca mejor dicho. Además en tiempos muy cortos. Esta flexibilidad le abre nuevas capacidades.