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NASA Captures Boom's XB-1 Supersonic Shockwave Imagery

NASA has captured iconic imagery of Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator breaking the sound barrier, confirming no sonic boom reached the ground. The flight on February 10 marked the final test sortie of the XB-1, advancing the research on civil supersonic flight.

2025-03-03T07:00:31.703026-08:00

FlightGlobal

USAF Designates YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A as First Uncrewed Fighters

2025-03-03T16:52:54.843325-08:00

Breaking Defense

US Navy Eliminates Lockheed Martin from F/A-XX Fighter Competition, Boeing and Northrop Grumman Remain

2025-03-04T14:08:04.731797-08:00

FlightGlobal

Spain to Acquire 25 Eurofighter Jets Under Halcon II Program

2024-12-20T04:49:16.154749-08:00

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defence-industry.eu

US Navy Enhances Surveillance with 2 More MQ-4C Triton Drones Northrop Grumman secures a $267 million contract to supply two additional MQ-4C Triton drones to the U.S. Navy, bolstering their global surveillance capabilities. This enhances the Navy's fleet with advanced unmanned aerial systems for strategic reconnaissance and data collection.

2025-03-15T13:47:48.430623-07:00

US Navy Enhances Surveillance with 2 More MQ-4C Triton Drones

The War Zone

USAF B-52 Re-Engining Delayed to 2036 The US Air Force has adjusted its timeline for the B-52 re-engining program, now projecting completion by 2036. This shift marks a year's delay from previous forecasts, potentially impacting operational capabilities and logistics. The program aims to extend the fleet's service life and enhance efficiency.

2025-03-13T10:21:41.465946-07:00

USAF B-52 Re-Engining Delayed to 2036

The Aviationist

USAF B-52H Stratofortresses Conduct First-Ever Live Bombing in Swedish Airspace Two USAF B-52H bombers executed a historic live weapons drop over Sweden using GBU-38 Smart Bombs, marking the nation's first-year anniversary in NATO. This significant event highlights enhanced military collaboration and strengthened defense ties between the U.S. and NATO allies.

2025-03-12T15:29:09.386189-07:00

USAF B-52H Stratofortresses Conduct First-Ever Live Bombing in Swedish Airspace

Shephard Media

USAF Tests Northrop Grumman Interoperability for Enhanced Air Tanker Performance The US Air Force and Air National Guard are evaluating a Northrop Grumman solution designed to bolster voice and data interoperability in contested environments, potentially transforming existing air tanker platforms and enhancing their mission readiness and operational effectiveness.

2025-03-12T03:56:26.047358-07:00

USAF Tests Northrop Grumman Interoperability for Enhanced Air Tanker Performance

Aviation Week

Northrop Grumman Tests Sentinel ICBM's Stage-One Solid Rocket Motor On March 6, Northrop Grumman and the USAF successfully conducted a full-scale qualification static test fire of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile's stage-one solid rocket motor, marking a significant milestone in its development program aimed at enhancing strategic deterrence capabilities.

2025-03-11T18:39:29.397899-07:00

Northrop Grumman Tests Sentinel ICBM's Stage-One Solid Rocket Motor

The Aviationist

U.S. B-52H Bombers Train with Italian Eurofighters in Joint CAS Mission The U.S. Air Force's B-52H Stratofortresses participated in a joint close air support mission with Italian Typhoons, enhancing interoperability and readiness. The exercise also involved Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, underlining collaboration between U.S. and Italian armed forces.

2025-03-08T05:43:00.510198-08:00

U.S. B-52H Bombers Train with Italian Eurofighters in Joint CAS Mission

Aviation Week

B-21 Raider Operations Hindered by Refueler Fuel Transfer Rates The U.S. Air Force's next-generation B-21 Raider bomber's operational capabilities are constrained by the current fuel transfer speeds from aerial refueling aircraft, prompting a need for enhancement. This situation provides rare insights into the bomber's requirements and strategic imperatives.

2025-03-06T12:50:03.974566-08:00

B-21 Raider Operations Hindered by Refueler Fuel Transfer Rates

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Bundeswehr to Acquire Unmanned Combat Aircraft Ahead of FCAS Entry The German Bundeswehr plans to procure unmanned combat aircraft prior to the deployment of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This acquisition will integrate drones with the Next Generation Fighter (NGF), enhancing operational capabilities and reflecting a strategic shift towards autonomous technologies.

2025-03-06T11:57:57.394986-08:00

Bundeswehr to Acquire Unmanned Combat Aircraft Ahead of FCAS Entry

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