Lockheed Awarded $225M Dutch F-35A Support Contract
Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued $225 million to support the Netherlands F-35A fighter aircraft. This modification increases the ceiling to procure long lead-time materials, parts, components, and effort for the production of three Lot 15 F-35A aircraft and nine Lot 16 F-35 aircraft for the government of the Netherlands
Britain to Develop 'Next-Generation' Combat Air Demonstrator within 5 Years
The United Kingdom has confirmed that the new next-generation combat air demonstrator will take to the skies within the next five years. The demonstrator will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UKs Future Combat Air System (FCAS), BAE Systems said in a...
Leonardo, Mitsubishi to Co-Develop Radar for F-X/FCAS Aircraft
Leonardo UK and Mitsubishi Electric have agreed the concept for a radar tech demonstrator called JAGUAR, following the completion of joint concept work and feasibility studies earlier this year. An announcement to this effect was made at the Farnborough Air Show currently on in the UK
British Pilots to use Czech L-159s for Offense Training
Aero Vodochody and combat aviation training specialist Draken Europe signed an agreement to support the Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS) project of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) airshow, held at RAF Fairford from 15–17 July 2022. Draken Europes L-159E eight-aircraft fleet will...
British Typhoons to Get New Radars, Weapons for $2.78B
The UK Ministry of Defence on Friday announced a £2.35 billion investment in a package of new capabilities which will be equipped on Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft
S.Korea Approves $4B Project to Buy F-35A Jets, Chinooks
South Koreas arms procurement agency today approved two projects worth a combined $4 billion to buy F-35A jets and Chinook helicopters. The agency will set aside 3
S.Korean Navy Establishes Aviation Unit to Bolster Maritime Security
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has established a new aviation command that, in future, will armed with aircraft such as P-8A Poseidon MPA and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to bolster maritime security capabilities. On July 15, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm
First U.S.-S.Korea Joint Drills Involving Respective F-35A Jets
The United States and South Korea are holding their first combined air drills involving their respective F-35A stealth jets. Some 30 aircraft including South Korea's F-35A, F-15K, KF-16 and FA-50 jets, as well as American F-35A and F-16 jets took part in the four-day drills that kicked off on July 11
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U.S.A.F. B-2 Spirit Aircraft Arrives at Australia's Amberley Base
A Pacific Air Force (PACAF) B-2 Spirit bomber has flown to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative. Several PACAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft will be supporting the B-2 Spirit aircraft, providing refueling capability for the visiting bomber aircraft while they integrate with the RAAF to conduct various training exercises and activities
South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Undergoing Taxiing Trials, First Flight in 3
The South Koreas indigenously made KF-21 fighter jet is undergoing low, medium and high-speed taxi tests on the run up to its first flight test scheduled for late July. KF-21 Boramae fighter prototypes has been undergoing taxi tests from June 25, with the tests scheduled to be concluded by July 13
U.S. Sources Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft from Canada’s De Havilland
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
