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October 14, 2009

Boeing Advanced Tactical Laser Strikes Moving Target In Test

Shows Ability To Target A Laser From An Aircraft In Flight

Boeing and the U.S. Air Force say that on September 19, they were able to damage a moving ground vehicle from the air using the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) aircraft, completing ATL's first air-to-ground, high-power laser engagement of a mobile target.

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Solar Array Saves Air Force Energy, Money

Savings At Nellis AFB Estimated At $38,000 Per Month

A solar-energy array at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, is saving money for the Air Force and decreasing the service's reliance on fossil fuels. "The military, perhaps better than anyone, is bound and determined to be good stewards of the incredible natural resources we have in this country," said Air Force Col. Dave Belote.

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Aero-TV: The Predator B UAS - CBP’s New Approach to Traditional Security

CBP Agent Dave Gasho Offers a Walk-around Tour of the Predator B

On July 28th, EAA AirVenture attendees watched the historic arrival of a Predator B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) as it landed at Wittman Regional Airport for the first time.  Kevin Krogh, an Air Interdiction Agent with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, piloted the aircraft’s first landing as it touched down in front of excited onlookers.

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