New GR9A Harrier Takes Up The Fight Against The Taleban
Posted on: Wed Jan 31st, 2007 | raf.mod.uk

Two Harrier GR9A aircraft have arrived in Afghanistan from the UK after a journey of more than 3500 miles - and just under two hours later they were ready for action flying over UK ground forces combating the Taleban.

Changes planned for ISR community
Posted on: Wed Jan 31st, 2007 | AFPN

WASHINGTON (AFNEWS) -- The Air Force director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, or ISR, recently discussed his plans for improving the service's ISR capabilities.

Tanker recapitalization proposal released
Posted on: Wed Jan 31st, 2007 | AFPN

WASHINGTON (AFNEWS) -- Air Force leaders officially released a request for proposal for a replacement tanker aircraft Jan. 30.

BAE Systems HERTI UAV completes successful Woomera trials
Posted on: Wed Jan 31st, 2007 | BAE Systems

BAE Systems has confirmed the successful completion of a new series of trials for its fully autonomous HERTI UAV (unmanned air vehicle) system.

Air Force tanker request gives Boeing edge, for now
Posted on: Wed Jan 31st, 2007 | seattletimes.nwsource.com

After a behind-the-scenes battle in which politics counted as much as procurement goals, the Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled its rules for a potential $100 billion contract to replace the Air Force fleet of refueling tankers - and the balance of power tilted toward Boeing.