Compatibility with the Lockheed Martin F-35 has helped the Aermacchi M-346 beat the South Korean T-50 Israeli fighter trainer deal. An Israeli MoD release said among the reasons for the Italian Aermacchi selection was its twin engine configuration and compatibility with the F-35 and other aircraft such as the Eurofighter, Dassault Rafale and Boeing F-15
Lockheed Martin has revealed a new and improved version of the F-16 at the Singapore Airshow. The new edition, called F-16V, was unveiled on Feb 15
Lockheed Martin today announced the F-16V Fighting Falcon, the latest version of the world’s most successful fighter aircraft, at the Singapore Air Show 2012. The aircraft comes fitted with an active electronically scanning array(AESA) radar, an upgraded mission computer and cockpit improvements which will significantly enhances the operational capability of the aircraft
In an unusually frank and immensely informative presentation on the future of fighter aircraft, a senior Boeing executive revealed that the cost of fighter aircraft development would exceed funds allocated by military budgets in future. Richard McCrary, International Business Development, Boeing Military Aircraft said during a presentation at the Singapore Air Show 2012, “the ‘technology at any cost’ chase bankrupted the Soviet Union, continuing the ‘big bang’ development approach is crippling the U
KONGSBERG has received three orders with a total value of MNOK 200 for deliveries of Rudders & Vertical Leading Edges, Centre Fuselage Parts and Air to Air Weapon Pylons for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Two of the orders are based on frame agreements signed in 2008 and 2009 with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 will likely fail to meet two of the Korean Air Force’s key requirements — the ability to carry weapons externally and fly at Mach 1.6 (1,930 kilometers per hour) or faster, according to the Korean Times
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded a $23.6 million contract by Lockheed Martin Corp
Russia’s chief military aircraft producer had opted not to take part in South Korea’s largest-ever arms tender worth $7.3 billion for new fighter aircrafts , The Korea Times reported today
Lockheed Martin’s board of directors have approved the appointment of Larry A. Lawson to serve as the executive vice president of the Aeronautics business area
Pratt & Whitney has won a $194 million fixed-price contract for long lead parts for 37 F-35 engines, the Pentagon announced Jan. 6