Out Of Iraq, Into The Gulf Nov 24, 2009
5 million deal "to continue to operate and maintain the air combat training system used to support F-15 fighter pilot training for the Royal Saudi Air Force.". Like the Saudis, Jordan's leader, King Abdullah II, has long had a with the U.S. by domestic concerns over U.S. military action in the region and support for Israel. (CBS News)
IENT'S WarBirds' Dogfights Takes Flight in January On PC and Mac Nov 20, 2009
Game Celebrates Excitement of WWII Air Combat Missions; Developed by Games Industry Veteran and Air Force Command Pilot JW Wild Bill Stealey ... Players can download the online version of WarBirds for free and learn how to manage air-to-air combat online in real time, and to fly with live personal trainers by logging into the online arenas of WarBirds ... Cary, NC-based iEntertainment Network (PINK SHEETS: ) is the award-winning developer of the world famous WarBirds TotalSims air combat... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Serving his country Nov 10, 2009
Evans took part in air combat missions in the Helmand Province. It was different from what he d experienced in Iraq. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
IL-2 Sturmovik: WW2 realism and gaming FTW Sep 15, 2009
Thanks to an excellent mix of fast-paced gameplay, adjustable realism, and some great production values, this is a title that will thrill just about anyone who's a fan of the air combat genre. Verdict: Buy. (Ars Technica)
Theatre of War 2 - Centauro in De... Jul 28, 2009
Other titles include the ultimate WWII RTS game Theatre of War by acclaimed developer 1C Company, grand strategy classic Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg by award-winning designer Hubert Cater, the WWII air combat game Down in Flames by Dan Verssen, the uniquely "realistic" Sci-Fi combat game DropTeam and the famous TacOps 4modern combat simulation, a commercial version of the official tactical training tool used by the U.S. Army. Look out later this year for the ultimate Napoleonic combat... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
CAN'T FLY, WON'T DIE Jul 17, 2009
John McCain -- who knows something about air combat -- is crusading to stop this massive boondoggle. Even President Obama has threatened to veto any Defense appropriations bill that funds added F-22s above the 187 already programmed. (New York Post -- Opinions)
F.A.S.T. On Sale Jul 7, 2009
Fleet air superiority training ultimate dogfight air combat flight simulation game now available at $1 ... today announces a 4th of July weekend promotion of its top 5 premium iPhone game F.A.S.T. (Fleet Air Superiority Training), the air combat flight simulation program for iPhone ... In the genre of dogfight games for the iPhone and iPod touch F.A.S.T., the air combat flight simulation program, is the ultimate speed-driven, live, multiplayer game. (IGN Wireless Games)
Obama the fiscal conservative. Got it? May 8, 2009
But we can spend hundreds of Billions of dollars to build weapons to fight traditional wars when 21 century enemies don t do Air to air combat. Those purchases have nothing to do with staying on top of the latest and greatest Its all about taking care of fat cat defense contractors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Jets on the cheap Apr 28, 2009
The F35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced air combat weapons on the planet, it relies on 7. 5 million lines of computer code, which is triple any current air force fighter jet. (Asia Times Online)
Air combat made fresh and fun Apr 12, 2009
In fact, the Clancy brand is the only reason I decided to invest myself in the new air combat game Tom Clancy's HAWX. Even so, I expected to play just a few missions, grow bored, and move on I don't think I've managed to play any military flying game through to its conclusion since Top Gun for the Nintendo Entertainment System ... Of course, none of this is exactly uncommon in air combat games, but I can't remember the last time I've found the air missions so compelling and had such fun... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Playing Defense Mar 5, 2009
No. The F-22 s widely advertised prowess depends on a fantasy concocted by high-tech big spenders shortly after the Korean War: beyond visual range air combat. The plan was to identify the enemy as a blip on the radar, lock on with a 15-mile radar missile, fire, and watch the blip disappear. (The American Conservative)
HAWX Demo Hits Fileplanet Mar 4, 2009
- August 26th, 2008 The game will use photo-realistic satellite images to portray real world backdrop for air combat video game. Around the Network. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Why the F-22 matters to the U.S. Army Mar 1, 2009
Technological superiority is one of the four historical critical elements to success in air combat. The other three are superiority in pilot training, tactics, and logistics. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The future of Kingsley Feb 20, 2009
The 173rd Fighter Wing was activated in 1996 with a continuing mission to train air combat pilots and flight doctors and serve Oregon and the nation. Since then, the number of employees has nearly doubled to 1,000, and land exchanges with the city of Klamath Falls have consolidated its facilities. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tom Clancy's HAWX demo available today on Live and PSN Feb 12, 2009
Tom Clancy's HAWX demo available today on Live and PSN - Xbox 360 News - Australia's PAL Gaming Network. Ubisoft has announced that a Tom Clancy's HAWX demo will be available for download on Xbox Live and the PSN on February 11th (today). (PALGN)
Ubisoft confirms HAWX demo dates News Feb 11, 2009
HAWX, developed by Ubisoft Bucharest, sits somewhere between arcade and simulation air combat. The clever bit comes from a stabiliser system that can plot trajectories for lining up attacks on ground and air targets, or be turned off to give a zoomed-out perspective and complete control over the aircraft to shake off missile locks and bogeys. (Eurogamer)
