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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

Lockheed Martin Secures $11.8B Pentagon Deal for 145 F-35s

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

NASA

NASA Completes First Max Afterburner Run of X-59

2024-12-20T08:44:34.857435-08:00

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Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin Secures $11.8B Pentagon Deal for 145 F-35s The undefinitized contract action for Lot 18 includes 145 F-35 stealth fighters for U.S. and foreign customers, maintaining the government funding stream to Lockheed Martin amid ongoing negotiations. The Pentagon aims to finalize the contract by spring 2024.

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

Lockheed Martin Secures $11.8B Pentagon Deal for 145 F-35s

Breaking Defense

USAF F-16 Ejection Seat Competition Opens to Collins and Martin-Baker The USAF has initiated a competitive process to replace ejection seats in its F-16 fleet, with Collins and Martin-Baker vying for the contract. Future decisions may expand the replacement program to include the F-22 and B-1 platforms.

2024-12-20T15:35:38.246758-08:00

USAF F-16 Ejection Seat Competition Opens to Collins and Martin-Baker

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

NASA

NASA Completes First Max Afterburner Run of X-59 NASA successfully executed the first maximum afterburner engine run test for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft on December 12. The test was conducted at Lockheed Martin facilities, marking a pivotal development in the project's supersonic technology demonstrations.

2024-12-20T08:44:34.857435-08:00

NASA Completes First Max Afterburner Run of X-59

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

edrmagazine.eu

Norway Expands NASAMS Inventory Amid Aid to Ukraine Norway has enhanced its air defense capabilities by procuring additional NASAMS from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. This acquisition follows the depletion of its stock due to defense equipment donations to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

2024-12-19T23:16:40.891862-08:00

Norway Expands NASAMS Inventory Amid Aid to Ukraine

spacewar.com

Global Defense Firms Vie for Vietnam Arms Deals amid Russian Diversification Major US and European defense contractors, along with Chinese firms, are showcasing military equipment in Hanoi. This reflects Vietnam's strategic move to diversify its defense supply away from Russian sources amid shifting geopolitical alliances.

2024-12-19T21:47:50.223358-08:00

Global Defense Firms Vie for Vietnam Arms Deals amid Russian Diversification

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