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Air Force Endorses Manned 6th-Gen NGAD Stealth Fighter

The latest Air Force review supports the development and deployment of a manned sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) stealth fighter. This endorsement underscores the strategic importance of the NGAD platform despite the awaited final decision from the Trump administration.

2024-12-20T11:08:07.067455-08:00

Breaking Defense

Pentagon Awards $11.8B Undefinitized F-35 Production Contract to Lockheed Martin

2024-12-20T18:07:47.108691-08:00

Aviation Week

Pentagon Inspects Fleetwide Osprey Gearbox Amid Safety Concerns

2024-12-20T07:03:50.344816-08:00

The War Zone

Distinct Gun Pods for Lockheed F-35B and F-35C Reflect Variant Differences

2024-12-20T11:35:53.375266-08:00

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Breaking Defense

Pentagon Awards $11.8B Undefinitized F-35 Production Contract to Lockheed Martin The $11.8 billion contract for Lot 18 of F-35s includes 145 stealth fighters for U.S. military and foreign customers. Finalization is expected by spring, with the Lot 19 contract planned post fiscal 2025 budget approval, according to the F-35 Joint Program Office.

2024-12-20T18:07:47.108691-08:00

Pentagon Awards $11.8B Undefinitized F-35 Production Contract to Lockheed Martin

The War Zone

Distinct Gun Pods for Lockheed F-35B and F-35C Reflect Variant Differences The F-35B and F-35C employ distinct 25mm gun pods, highlighting the unique capabilities and operational roles of each variant within the F-35 series. This differentiation underscores the tailored design and specification demands of multi-role aircraft across varying mission profiles and operational environments.

2024-12-20T11:35:53.375266-08:00

Distinct Gun Pods for Lockheed F-35B and F-35C Reflect Variant Differences

Breaking Defense

Air Force Endorses Manned 6th-Gen NGAD Stealth Fighter The latest Air Force review supports the development and deployment of a manned sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) stealth fighter. This endorsement underscores the strategic importance of the NGAD platform despite the awaited final decision from the Trump administration.

2024-12-20T11:08:07.067455-08:00

Air Force Endorses Manned 6th-Gen NGAD Stealth Fighter

Aviation Week

Pentagon Inspects Fleetwide Osprey Gearbox Amid Safety Concerns Following a fatal Osprey crash in late 2023, the Pentagon has mandated fleetwide gearbox inspections to mitigate risks linked to potential failures. These inspections aim to enhance safety protocols as the V-22 fleet gradually resumes operations with new gearbox limitations.

2024-12-20T07:03:50.344816-08:00

Pentagon Inspects Fleetwide Osprey Gearbox Amid Safety Concerns

Bloomberg

Lockheed Martin on Course for F-35 Deliveries as Musk Criticizes Jet's Relevance Lockheed Martin is expected to meet its delivery target of 100 F-35 jets for the US military in 2024 despite criticism from Elon Musk, who labeled the aircraft as obsolete. The Pentagon's contract management agency confirmed the delivery timeline remains intact.

2024-12-19T14:28:02.418980-08:00

Lockheed Martin on Course for F-35 Deliveries as Musk Criticizes Jet's Relevance

Breaking Defense

Kendall: Space Force Budget Increase Can't Burden Air Force Frank Kendall emphasized the necessity for separate funding of the Space Force to avoid impacting Air Force priorities. As he prepares to leave office, Kendall highlights the challenges of balancing budgets for cutting-edge projects like Collaborative Combat Aircraft while addressing concerns over the F-35 program's cost-effectiveness.

2024-12-19T12:30:01.745383-08:00

Kendall: Space Force Budget Increase Can't Burden Air Force

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F-35 Deliveries Reduced in FY25; Digital Twin Tech Promises Solutions F-35 deliveries for FY25 will see a reduction due to ongoing technology delays. However, Lockheed Martin is looking to leverage digital twin technology to address these upgrade challenges, potentially streamlining processes and mitigating future setbacks.

2024-12-19T11:32:11.973084-08:00

F-35 Deliveries Reduced in FY25; Digital Twin Tech Promises Solutions

Aviation Week

RAAF Finalizes F-35A Fleet with Technology Refresh 3 Upgrades The Royal Australian Air Force has completed its fleet of 72 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II jets, including the first ones equipped with the Technology Refresh 3 upgrades. The delivery enhances Australia’s air defense capabilities, marking a milestone in its defense strategy.

2024-12-19T03:02:53.920292-08:00

RAAF Finalizes F-35A Fleet with Technology Refresh 3 Upgrades

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