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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Begins Engine Tests, First Flight Set for 2025

NASA has initiated engine-run tests for the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft, utilizing the GE Aviation F414-GE-100 engine. The tests, aimed at verifying system integration, are a critical step in the Quesst mission's objective of mitigating sonic booms to enable overland supersonic flight.

2024-11-06T09:28:08.676327-08:00

The War Zone

USAF Advances Stealthy Tanker for Air Dominance Program

2024-11-06T16:39:45.512902-08:00

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF F-35s Arrive at Kadena; F-15EX Deployment Uncertain

2024-11-06T09:53:11.322000-08:00

Shephard Media

US Army Conducts Successful Integration Test of PAC-3 MSE with LTAMDS

2024-11-06T07:40:28.181855-08:00

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The War Zone

USAF Advances Stealthy Tanker for Air Dominance Program The U.S. Air Force is refining specifications for a stealth tanker to integrate with its Next Generation Air Dominance initiative, driven by potential cost efficiencies. Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division has unveiled the latest concept in response to these evolving requirements.

2024-11-06T16:39:45.512902-08:00

USAF Advances Stealthy Tanker for Air Dominance Program

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF F-35s Arrive at Kadena; F-15EX Deployment Uncertain F-35 aircraft from Hill AFB have been stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As of now, there is no established schedule for the introduction of F-15EX units. This deployment underscores ongoing strategic positioning adjustments in the region.

2024-11-06T09:53:11.322000-08:00

USAF F-35s Arrive at Kadena; F-15EX Deployment Uncertain

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NASA Delays X-59 Supersonic Jet Flight to 2025 After Engine Test NASA initiated engine-run tests for the X-59's GE Aviation F414-GE-100 engine, a key element of the Quesst mission targeting quieter supersonic flight over land. This marks progress despite flight adjustments to 2025, focusing on reducing sonic boom noise.

2024-11-06T09:28:08.676327-08:00

NASA Delays X-59 Supersonic Jet Flight to 2025 After Engine Test

Shephard Media

US Army Conducts Successful Integration Test of PAC-3 MSE with LTAMDS The US Army completed flight trials at White Sands Missile Range, demonstrating the PAC-3 MSE missile's capabilities in detecting, acquiring, tracking, and engaging advanced Tactical Ballistic Missiles with the LTAMDS system.

2024-11-06T07:40:28.181855-08:00

US Army Conducts Successful Integration Test of PAC-3 MSE with LTAMDS

Aerospace Manufacturing

PZL Mielec Achieves Milestone with F-16 Aft Fuselage Production Lockheed Martin's subsidiary, PZL Mielec, has completed the first Polish-made aft fuselage for the F-16 Block 70/72. The component was successfully integrated at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, underscoring Poland's growing role in global defense manufacturing.

2024-11-05T06:45:56.507012-08:00

PZL Mielec Achieves Milestone with F-16 Aft Fuselage Production

euro-sd.com

Marshall Approved as Lockheed Martin's First C-130 Wing Box Replacement Center Marshall, a UK-based MRO specialist, has been designated as Lockheed Martin's inaugural Centre of Excellence for C-130 center wing box replacements. This accreditation highlights Marshall's capabilities in aircraft structural maintenance and strengthens its relationship with Lockheed Martin.

2024-11-05T05:34:25.724309-08:00

Marshall Approved as Lockheed Martin's First C-130 Wing Box Replacement Center

News.CN

J-35A Stealth Fighter Debuts at Zhuhai Airshow Amid US Rivalry Speculation The newly unveiled J-35A is set to be the centerpiece at the Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai. As China's second indigenous stealth jet after the J-20, its debut stirs conversations about its potential as a rival to the US F-35 Lightning II.

2024-11-04T22:38:19.505036-08:00

J-35A Stealth Fighter Debuts at Zhuhai Airshow Amid US Rivalry Speculation

FlightGlobal

Boeing Tests MQ-25 Using F-35 Landing Technology with US Navy The MQ-25 Stingray, Boeing's unmanned tanker jet, employs the Joint Precision Approach Landing System for autonomous carrier landings. This system, initially implemented for Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighters, enhances landing efficiency aboard US Navy aircraft carriers.

2024-11-04T15:09:43.542236-08:00

Boeing Tests MQ-25 Using F-35 Landing Technology with US Navy

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