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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

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

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

Reuters

Trump to Announce $20B NGAD Fighter Jet Contract Today

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

F-16 News Timeline

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Nominee Questions F-15E's Future in Evolving Threat Landscape Troy Meink, the U.S. Air Force Secretary nominee, will examine the continued operational value of fourth-generation fighters like the F-15E amid increasing global threats. His focus is on assessing modernization needs and strategic adaptations to sustain combat effectiveness.

2025-03-27T15:43:34.881267-07:00

USAF Nominee Questions F-15E's Future in Evolving Threat Landscape

Aviation Week

Boeing Secures Air Force F-47 Contract, Challenging Lockheed Boeing has been awarded the U.S. Air Force F-47 fighter contract, marking a pivotal shift by overseeing a program renowned for its tight schedule and cost objectives. This award significantly alters the competitive landscape, displacing Lockheed Martin from a leading position.

2025-03-27T15:02:38.884725-07:00

Boeing Secures Air Force F-47 Contract, Challenging Lockheed

The War Zone

Turkish F-16s Integrate Tablets for Weapon Control Turkish F-16s are advancing their capabilities with the integration of tablets to control locally made weapons. This technology trend is streamlining the adaptation of new functionalities in aerial platforms, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling swift updates to military assets.

2025-03-27T13:13:48.973305-07:00

Turkish F-16s Integrate Tablets for Weapon Control

Alert 5

Last Active-Duty F-15C Ends Operations in Japan with Final Flight The U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing has completed the final flight of the last active-duty F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, concluding the aircraft's 45-year service legacy. This historic event marks a notable transition in U.S. Air Force operations in Japan.

2025-03-26T19:08:02.824398-07:00

Last Active-Duty F-15C Ends Operations in Japan with Final Flight

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Awards NGAD Contract to Boeing, Highlighting F-47's Value Boeing's F-47 has been selected as the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter by the USAF for its comprehensive value. Developed with DARPA's X-plane innovations, the F-47 aims to surpass previous challenges faced by programs like the F-35, offering enhanced capabilities for modern aerial warfare.

2025-03-26T16:23:32.174741-07:00

USAF Awards NGAD Contract to Boeing, Highlighting F-47's Value

Air & Space Forces Mag

Final F-16 Departs Luke AFB After 42 Years of Training The last F-16 fighter jet tasked with training U.S. pilots has left Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, marking the end of a 42-year era where approximately 20,000 pilots were trained. The shift indicates evolving training dynamics and aircraft utilization in the U.S. military.

2025-03-26T15:12:02.057054-07:00

Final F-16 Departs Luke AFB After 42 Years of Training

Bloomberg Law

Denmark Considers Expanding F-35 Fleet Amid US Defense Equipment Purchase Plans Denmark's Defense Minister signals openness to acquiring more than the 27 F-35 jets already on order from Lockheed Martin, as part of a broader defense spending increase. The move highlights Denmark's sustained interest in strengthening its air combat capabilities through US procurement.

2025-03-26T09:47:43.883013-07:00

Denmark Considers Expanding F-35 Fleet Amid US Defense Equipment Purchase Plans

Air Data News

Canada Considers Revising F-35 Jet Contract Post-Election Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to reassess the contract for 88 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets should he secure victory in the upcoming April 28 general election. This move could impact Canada's defense procurement strategy and military capabilities.

2025-03-26T03:47:16.743036-07:00

Canada Considers Revising F-35 Jet Contract Post-Election