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U.S. Marine Corps' First F-35B Undergoes Laser Shock Peening to Strengthen Airframe...
January 1, 2022 @ 01:17 PMThe first F-35B fighter jet operated by the U.S
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Boeing Wins $471M to Develop New Systems for Japan’s F-15 Fleet
December 31, 2021 @ 04:48 AMThe Pentagon announced a contract valued $471 million to Boeing for the development of new systems for Japans fleet of upgraded F-15 Eagle Super Interceptors. “The contract action provides for the design and development of an integrated suite of aircraft systems to support modification of the Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15MJ aircraft and the development, test, and delivery of four Weapon System Trainers,” reads a Pentagon release
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $847M for F-35 Fighters
December 30, 2021 @ 04:36 AMThe U.S
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Lockheed Martin to Develop New F-35 JSF Variant Tailored for Foreign Customer
December 28, 2021 @ 07:43 AMThe Pentagon on Monday awarded Lockheed Martin a $49.05 million contract that provides engineering and other related activities in support of the design and development of a Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft variant tailored for an unspecified Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer
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Netherlands Declares IOC for F-35 Squadron
December 27, 2021 @ 09:57 AMThe Netherlands Ministry of Defense officially declared Initial Operational Capable (IOC) for the Air Forces F-35 squadron. “With this we are taking another important step in our transition to a future-proof air force
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U.S. Army Awards Northrop $1.4B for Integrated Battle Command System
December 24, 2021 @ 04:34 AMThe U.S
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Northrop Completes Anti-Access/Area Denial Missile Flight Test
December 21, 2021 @ 04:47 PMNorthrop Grumman completed the second flight test of its new anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) missile, demonstrating capabilities that will meet key objectives for the upcoming Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program. The test was completed utilizing a company-owned CRJ-700 aircraft as the testbed for the air to surface mission computer and sensors
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Boeing’s MQ-25 Unmanned Refueller Maneuvered on Carrier Deck Using Hand Signals
December 21, 2021 @ 02:18 AMThe US Navy and Boeing have successfully maneuvered the T1 test asset on an aircraft carrier for the first time – an early step forward in ensuring the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler will seamlessly integrate into carrier operations. During a demonstration aboard the USS George H
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US ‘Taken Aback’ by UAE’s Decision to Suspend F-35 Sale Talks: Chinese...
December 17, 2021 @ 06:20 PMUAEs “countermeasures” against American conditions to purchase F-35 jets and other weapons has taken the American side aback, and it has already softened its stand with several officials expressing hope that the negotiations would be restarted down the road. The Biden administration has threatened UAE to downgrade its strategic cooperation with China and dismantle the installed Huawei 5G network devices in the next four years as one of the main conditions for proceeding with the sale of F-35 jets to Abu Dhabi, a commentary in Chinas official military newspaper,
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Advantage ‘Checkmate’ as UAE Seen Walking Away from F-35 Deal
December 15, 2021 @ 10:46 AMRussias single-engine Su-75 ‘Checkmate aircraft, promoted as an alternative to the American F-35 could make a pitch for the void left by the F-35, should the United Arab Emirates (UAE) abandon its quest to buy the Lockheed Martin-made fighter. “It is not by chance that the first international presentation of the new fifth generation fighter is taking place here, at the Dubai Airshow,” said the head of Russian arms export holding company, Rostec, Sergei Chemezov at the show in November
Portugal Orders Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Contract
Korea Aerospace Unveils Design of New Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Israel Completes Iron Beam Laser Weapon Development, IDF Delivery Imminent
Canada Receives First CT-102B Astra II Training Aircraft
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...