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CV-22 Osprey is now being tested to determine how well its various electronic warfare components work together and what tactics will work in simulated threat environments. The 412th Test Wing Electronic Warfare Group at Edwards AFB, Calif., has developed the Electronic Warfare Integrated Assessment plan, which will feature up to 15 hours of flight testing at two ranges, where the CV-22 aircrew will fly various maneuvers, using chaff, radar warning receiver threat cueing, electronic countermeasures, and low altitude terrain clutter to thwart a simulated threat.
Three of four congressional committees with influence over defense policy have voted to change the official name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War—but final approval of the Pentagon rebrand is months away and not yet assured.