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Super Hornets Deploy Stormbreaker Bombs in Yemen Operations

The U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornets are now conducting combat operations with GBU-53/B Stormbreaker glide bombs against Houthi militants in Yemen. This marks a significant deployment of advanced precision-guided munitions in the region's ongoing conflict.

2025-03-24T09:57:07.099548-07:00

Reuters

Trump to Announce $20B NGAD Fighter Jet Contract Today

2025-03-20T17:13:11.762454-07:00

Yonhap News Agency

Pilot Error Leads to South Korean KF-16 Bombing Civilian Area

2025-03-05T19:08:58.659086-08:00

Associated Press

F-16s Intercept Aircraft Near Mar-a-Lago Amid Continued Airspace Violations

2025-03-09T12:59:03.084286-07:00

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The War Zone

USAF's F-47 Debut Spurs Concerns Over Stealth Tanker Acquisition The unveiling of the F-47 fighter aircraft has heightened scrutiny on the U.S. Air Force's financial capacity to procure both the new fighter and its planned stealth tanker. Budget constraints pose a challenge to balancing the advancement of these critical assets.

2025-03-24T14:23:45.610508-07:00

USAF's F-47 Debut Spurs Concerns Over Stealth Tanker Acquisition

The Aviationist

Turkey Successfully Tests SOM-J Cruise Missile From F-16 Turkey conducted the first successful test of the SOM-J cruise missile fired from an F-16. Originally developed for internal bays of the F-35, the SOM-J is designed for both land and sea targets and strengthens Turkey's defense capabilities.

2025-03-24T12:12:41.439947-07:00

Turkey Successfully Tests SOM-J Cruise Missile From F-16

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US Resumes Development of F-47 Fighter with Boeing as Prime Contractor The United States has unexpectedly announced the development continuation of the F-47 fighter, also known as NGAD, on 21 March. Boeing will lead the project, which promises enhanced range capabilities. The fighter retains large and costly design attributes outlined by former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

2025-03-24T12:03:59.306286-07:00

US Resumes Development of F-47 Fighter with Boeing as Prime Contractor

The War Zone

Super Hornets Deploy Stormbreaker Bombs in Yemen Operations The U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornets are now conducting combat operations with GBU-53/B Stormbreaker glide bombs against Houthi militants in Yemen. This marks a significant deployment of advanced precision-guided munitions in the region's ongoing conflict.

2025-03-24T09:57:07.099548-07:00

Super Hornets Deploy Stormbreaker Bombs in Yemen Operations

Air Data News

Dassault Offers Rafale to Portugal as F-35 Alternative Amid Strategic Shifts With potential shifts in defense procurement, Portugal considers Dassault's Rafale to replace aging F-16s over Lockheed Martin's F-35. French advocacy for European-made military systems adds strategic and economic factors ahead of Portugal's upcoming elections.

2025-03-24T04:11:42.223789-07:00

Dassault Offers Rafale to Portugal as F-35 Alternative Amid Strategic Shifts

Axios

F-35 Fighter Jet Jobs Concentrated in Key States Amid Geopolitical Tensions The F-35 program is pivotal for economic activity in numerous U.S. states. As geopolitical tensions rise, the program’s significance extends beyond national defense, driving job creation and technological advancements crucial to local economies.

2025-03-24T02:09:07.787684-07:00

F-35 Fighter Jet Jobs Concentrated in Key States Amid Geopolitical Tensions

aspistrategist.org.au

US Air Force Advances F-47 Fighter Development The US Air Force has unexpectedly announced the decision to move forward with the development of the F-47 fighter, adding a new dimension to air warfare capabilities. While the service entry date remains undisclosed, the announcement marks a pivotal shift in Next Generation Air Dominance strategy.

2025-03-23T20:07:59.545526-07:00

US Air Force Advances F-47 Fighter Development

Naval News

Australia's F/A-18F Super Hornet Achieves Milestone with Operational LRASM Australia has successfully declared the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM operational on its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet, enhancing its maritime strike capabilities. This follows the recent live firing of the missile, marking a significant upgrade to the Australian Defence Force's long-range strike capabilities.

2025-03-21T02:17:30.323781-07:00

Australia's F/A-18F Super Hornet Achieves Milestone with Operational LRASM