The Air Force currently has no plans to integrate the miniature air launched decoy, or MALD, on platforms other than the F-16 and B-52, the service’s acquisition shop tells the Daily Report. In the past, Air Force officials have spoken of potentially operating them on additional aircraft such as F-15Es. There are also “no plans at this time” to develop the MALD air vehicle beyond the roles of decoy and radar jammer, the office said. MALD-maker Raytheon says the air vehicle’s modular design allows it to adapt easily to other roles like jamming enemy communications. USAF is nearing the in-service date for the ADM-160B MALD, which is designed to confuse enemy air defenses. The ADM-160C MALD-J, the jammer variant, is expected to enter the inventory in several years. The Air Force intends to buy a total of 3,000 MALD and MALD-Js. (For more read, Time to Be Fooled.)
Alaskan Commands Gird for Threats
Aug. 9, 2022
Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm wears many hats as the commander of U.S. Northern Command's Alaskan Command, of 11th Air Force, and of North American Aerospace Defense Command's Alaskan Region. Krumm, who is set to retire, has served as the senior military leader in Alaska since April 2020. In a July interview, Krumm…