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F-35 u suhojevim semama farbanja ? Prave agresorsku eskadrilu koja ce biti naoruzana sa 9 F-35.
Citat:On 9 May 2019 the US Air Force announced it will reactivate the 65th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS) at Nellis AFB (NV). From its creation in 2005, the 65th AGRS "Aggressors" was equipped with some twenty colourful F-15C/D Eagles, before it was deactivated in September 2014. Now, the squadron will stand up once again to be equipped with a fleet of nine F-35A Lightning IIs. This move by the USAF is part of a larger initiative to improve training for fifth generation fighter aircraft.
General Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, recommended improving training for fifth generation fighter tactics development and close-air support by adding F-35s to complement the fourth generation aircraft currently being used. To support this requirement, the USAF decided to create a fifth generation aggressor squadron at Nellis and move nine non-combat capable F-35As from Eglin AFB (FL) to that squadron. This transfer will take place when newly produced Lightings arrive at Eglin to replace them. The latter is expected by early 2022. The stealthy fighters will provide an extra dose of realism in air exercises, and their high training value will be crucial in the USAF's efforts to stay ahead of adversaries for years to come.
Furthermore, the USAF is planning to reassign two F-35As, which are currently based at Edwards AFB (CA), to the 24th Tactical Air Support Squadron (TASS) "Golden Jaguars" at Nellis. The 24th TASS (HL and WA tail codes), activated on 2 March 2018, is currently equipped with some ten F-16CMs. The unit has a primary function in supporting and performing Close Air Support (CAS) training. Introducing these two F-35s to the squadron as close-air-support assets will allow additional top-notch training.
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