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USS Abraham Lincoln Concludes Pacific and Middle East Deployment in San Diego

After a five-month deployment involving operations in the Pacific and Middle East, including striking Houthi targets in Yemen, the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to San Diego. Significant milestones include the first combat use of the F-35C and the ALQ-249 jammer.

2024-12-20T16:30:41.690071-08:00

Breaking Defense

Air Force Endorses Manned 6th-Gen NGAD Stealth Fighter

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

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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

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USS Abraham Lincoln Concludes Pacific and Middle East Deployment in San Diego After a five-month deployment involving operations in the Pacific and Middle East, including striking Houthi targets in Yemen, the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to San Diego. Significant milestones include the first combat use of the F-35C and the ALQ-249 jammer.

2024-12-20T16:30:41.690071-08:00

USS Abraham Lincoln Concludes Pacific and Middle East Deployment in San Diego

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

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

Breaking Defense

USAF Strategist Warns Underfunding Risks Facing China's Military Threats Lt. Gen. David Harris highlights the need for increased modernization funding and readiness improvements to effectively counter China's growing military capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of aligning resources for supply and support to bolster the Air Force's strategic posture.

2024-12-20T07:11:30.800111-08:00

USAF Strategist Warns Underfunding Risks Facing China's Military Threats

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

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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

DefenseNews.com

USAF Secretary Criticizes Elon Musk's Understanding of Warfare The outgoing Secretary of the U.S. Air Force criticized Elon Musk, suggesting that the tech mogul lacks comprehensive knowledge of military operations. This comment followed Musk's controversial statements about the obsolescence of crewed fighter jets, a key asset in military strategy.

2024-12-19T15:47:36.218326-08:00

USAF Secretary Criticizes Elon Musk's Understanding of Warfare

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