The 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS) conducted an annual Combat Shield assessment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 4-8, 2024, evaluating the readiness and effectiveness of 35th Fighter Wing (FW) F-16 Fighting Falcon defensive systems. The assessment focused on testing the integration of advanced technologies across multiple platforms to ensure aircraft and personnel are prepared to detect and counter emerging threats.
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