Group Includes First Three-Star Commander From NORAD

The Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors welcomes three new members, including the first three-star commander of Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-1st Air Force (NORAD) and Air Forces Northern (USNORTHCOM), U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III. Other new Board of Governor members are retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Leon Johnson, the national president of Tuskegee Airmen Inc., and William A. Davidson, the former administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force.

Intelligence And Surveillance Capabilities Showcased For FRONTEX

Advanced border surveillance capabilities from an optionally piloted vehicle was demonstrated recently during a European exercise hosted by FRONTEX, an EU agency based in Warsaw created to strengthen the security of the European Union external borders.

Flights Illustrate Increased Maneuverability And Improved Handling In Winds

The Argus One UAV, equipped with a newly developed pod bay and integrated propulsion unit, has successfully completed a series of flight tests in preparation for upcoming flight tests and demonstrations at the Oklahoma Training Center - Unmanned Systems in Lawton, Oklahoma and the U.S. Department of Energy Nevada Test Site.

Aircraft Had Participated In Dubai Air Show

A prototype Italian M-346 trainer went down last week departing from the Dubai Air Show. Both the pilot and co-pilot ejected safely, and while no life-threatening injuries were reported, the co-pilot was said to have suffered a broken leg in the accident.

Wichita Gets Kicked In The Teeth, By Washington... Again

Late last week, and for reasons that are still somewhat mysterious, Hawker Beechcraft received official notification from the United States Air Force that the Beechcraft AT-6 has been excluded from continuing in the Light Air Support (LAS) bidding process. As a result they have requested a review of the USAF Light Air Support Bidding decision. Initial reaction from American politicos and analysts has been fairly negative toward the USAF decision. Rep. Mike Pompeo, Wichita-R, is reported to have stated that, “I have already demanded answers from the Pentagon on why they made this very unfortunate decision, and will continue to do so... This contract is critical both to our nation’s security and to jobs in Wich

Both Countries Reiterate Commitment To JSF

Calling it crucial to the defense of North America, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Canadian Defense Minister Peter G. MacKay emphasized that both nations are committed to developing the F-35 joint strike fighter. At a news conference held in conjunction with the Halifax International Security Forum Friday, the defense leaders said budget pressures should not stand in the way of fielding the next-generation fighter jet.