U-2 Gets New Radar, IR Camera Modes Despite Retirement

Credit: U2: USAF
Though the U.S. Air Force is continuing to prepare for the retirement of the U-2, Secretary Deborah James is proceeding with key upgrades to keep the high-flying surveillance aircraft relevant. She approved two “national security waivers” in August 2014 and May of this year to “authorize various U-2...

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