Oct. 29, 2024 85th TES flies new F-16 electronic warfare suite An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron flew the first Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) flight at Eglin AFB.
Sept. 5, 2024 F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, and Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing collected human performance data on F-15EX/E aircrew during Bamboo Eagle 24-3, from August 5-8.
May 21, 2024 ACC leaders visit command’s only operational test and evaluation wing Air Combat Command leaders witnessed how the 53rd Wing is delivering tactical advantage to the warfighter in an era of strategic competition during a recent visit to Eglin Air Force Base.
Aug. 30, 2023 F-15EX employs Standoff Precision Guided Munitions, completes Integrated Test and Evaluation Phase 1 The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently validated the F-15EX Eagle II’s employment of the longest Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground standoff munitions in the Department of Defense combat inventory.
July 25, 2022 Fire in the sky 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron aircraft take off at twilight for night operations.