FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
USAF will install Raytheon’s PhantomStrike AESA on the X-62 VISTA at Edwards AFB, enabling the Test Pilot School to evaluate AI-enabled sensor fusion, control and autonomous combat modes as part of the service’s development of uncrewed fighter systems and advanced autonomy flight testing.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: As the Air Force increases its F-35 buy rate and more joint strike fighters come online, the question is not if it will begin retiring its legacy combat aircraft, but when.
DefenseNews.com
• David Pugliese
By DefenseNews.com: The Canadian and British governments are combining forces against Boeing in a trade dispute that threatens the purchase of fighter jets as well as aerospace jobs in both countries.
Skies Magazine
By Skies Magazine: Assembly of the 615 variant of the CH-149 Cormorant began this fall at IMP Aerospace, mirroring Leonardo’s processes in the U.K.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: The Air Force is now closing in on a plan to overhaul how it conducts command and control.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: A lack of suitable European-built small turbofan engines for 'loyal wingman' applications that are also free of export restrictions has pushed the EU to consider funding the development of a new powerplant.
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Europe's Taurus Systems joint venture has been awarded a contract by the German BAAINBw defence procurement body to produce Taurus air-launched cruise missiles in an enhanced Neo-version standard.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: Leonardo will develop and deliver four next-generation radars for Italy’s long-range ballistic missile defense, including fixed and mobile AESA GaN systems.
The Aviationist
• Kai Greet
