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Lightning Strikes Damage Two F-35B Jets
July 24, 2021 @ 06:33 AMTwo U.S
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MiG Shows Model of Single-engine Light Fighter, Possible MiG-21 Replacement
July 22, 2021 @ 02:41 PMAfter Sukhois LTS ‘Checkmate stealth fighter unveiling, MiG Design Bureau showed the model of a light single-engine jet at the MAKS 2021 air show which could be a possible replacement for the venerable MiG-21. The scale model has similarities to the Yak-130 combat- trainer, an aircraft known for its aerodynamic characteristics and unlike the MiG-21, a single engine aircraft built for speed
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F-35 Software Flaws Prompt Inquiry on DoD’s 2022 Budget Requests
July 16, 2021 @ 07:02 AMFlaws in subsequent increments in software packages for the F-35 fighter jets known as continuous capability development and delivery have resulted in convening of a panel looking into the DODs fiscal year 2022 budget request for fixed-wing tactical and training aircraft programs. On Tuesday, Raymond O'Toole Jr
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U.S. F-35, PAC-3 Team Up to Defeat Target for the First Time...
July 16, 2021 @ 06:40 AMIn a U.S
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Northrop Adopts Lean-Agile for Development of F-16 AESA Radar Software
July 15, 2021 @ 04:22 AMNorthrop Grumman said it adopted Lean-Agile methodologies in the development and integration of the active electronically scanned array (AESA) AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar software for the F-16 Viper fighter aircraft. The AN/APG-83 features high-resolution synthetic aperture radar mapping to present the pilot with a large surface image for more precise target identification and strike capabilities compared to legacy systems
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France ‘Notes’ Swiss Choice of 'non-European Equipment' in F-35 Jet Selection
July 2, 2021 @ 11:51 AMBarely hiding its disappointment over the choice of American F-35 over its European rivals, the French Ministry of Defence said the performance of its equipment (Rafale Jets) is demonstrated every day in operations. “The (French) Ministry of the Armed Forces has taken note of the decisions announced today (June 30) by the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation concerning the Air 2030 modernization program
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U.S.M.C.’s First F-35C Squadron Achieves Full Operational Capability...
July 2, 2021 @ 11:27 AMThe U.S
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Lockheed Martin Wins $1.8B F-35 Support Contract
July 1, 2021 @ 08:07 AMThe U.S
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Switzerland Selects F-35 Jets, Patriot Missile Systems
June 30, 2021 @ 06:18 PMThe Swiss Federal Council today announced that it is set to propose that Parliament approve the procurement of 36 F-35A fighter aircraft from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin and five Patriot fire units from US manufacturer Raytheon together worth 8 billion CHF (US$ 8.64 billon)
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Netherlands to Sell 12 F-16 Jets to Draken International as it Makes...
June 30, 2021 @ 12:45 PMThe Dutch government has entered into a contract to sell 12 F-16 jets belonging to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF) to a private U.S
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
Russian Helicopters to Supply Iran with 12 Mi-171 Helicopters
No MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine Until Kyiv Transfers Drone Tech to Poland
Three Ships Sail Past U.S. Naval Blockade, Iran Claims
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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