F-35B test jet crashes in New Mexico, pilot ejects safely but sustains injuries

F-35B test jet crashes in New Mexico, pilot ejects safely but sustains injuries
F-35B test jet crashes in New Mexico, pilot ejects safely but sustains injuries

The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday after the jet took off from Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The aircraft was an F-35B test jet on its way to Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.

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AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon

AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon
AF Says Lasers Are Being Field Tested, But NOT THOR Or Other Microwave Weapon

“We do in fact plan to deploy THOR in CY21 for operational field assessment, but will not confirm deployment locations or theaters at this time,” an Air Force spokesman says.

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Peterson, Redstone Back In Race For SPACECOM HQ

Peterson, Redstone Back In Race For SPACECOM HQ
Peterson, Redstone Back In Race For SPACECOM HQ

Newcomers to the contest are: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; Patrick AFB, Florida; and Port San Antonio, Texas. 

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