FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
Elbit Systems has selected Lowental Hybrid to supply enhanced propulsion systems aimed at extending the endurance of some of its uncrewed aerial vehicles. The selection will equip select Elbit UAS with extended‑endurance powerplants to increase mission duration and flexibility across multiple mission profiles.
Aviation Week
• Robert Wall
By Aviation Week: Hypersonic vehicle developer Polaris won a German contract to build and flight test a fully reusable system with satellite deployment capability.
European Spaceflight
Reuters
• Ann Wang, Yi-Chin Lee
By Reuters: Taiwan's air force showcased its ability to rapidly replenish and get back in the air its most advanced F-16 fighter jets in a readiness drill on Wednesday, designed to demonstrate combat-oriented training.
DefenseNews.com
• Tayfun Ozberk
By DefenseNews.com: After completing acceptance tests, the drone, along with mobile control terminals and spare parts, will be deployed at the Ukrainian Navy’s 10th Naval Aviation Brigade in Mykolaiv.
DefenseNews.com
By DefenseNews.com: The unveiling of the light, single-engine aircraft comes amid the country’s current work on the Su-57, a heavy fighter jet also developed by Sukhoi.
Bloomberg
• Anthony Capaccio
By Bloomberg: Lockheed Martin Corp.’s record F-35 deliveries last year come with a caveat: Slightly less than half of the 191 jets the US accepted in its largest weapons program should have been delivered about two years ago, according to the Pentagon.
DefenseNews.com
• Todd South
By DefenseNews.com: The squadron is slated for an aircraft carrier deployment in 2022.
The War Zone
• Howard Altman
By The War Zone: The Air Force is showing off the Compass Call jet's capabilities to airmen as it transitions away from the aging EC-130 turboprop planes.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
Reuters
• Aishwarya Jain, Mike Stone
