FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

BAE launches Silver Link conformal antenna family for future air‑dominance programmes

BAE Systems has launched Silver Link, a family of conformal antennas the company says is suitable for a range of applications — including future "air‑dominance programmes." The modular, embedded antenna range is positioned for integration across next‑generation combat platforms.

2026-03-04T06:37:26.008088-08:00
AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

Saab offers Canada an industrial role in sixth‑generation fighter effort as Ottawa reviews F‑35 purchase

By AeroTime: Saab says Canada could play a role in developing sixth-generation fighter technologies as Ottawa continues reviewing its F-35 acquisition plans.

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2026-03-04T07:53:30.933447-08:00
The AviationistDavid Cenciotti

Israeli F-35I Downs Iranian Yak-130 Over Iran — First Recorded F-35 Air-to-Air Kill

By The Aviationist: This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet. We will probably get more details throughout the day, but on Mar. 4, 2026, the Israeli.

2026-03-04T01:14:57.533662-08:00
PayloadJacqueline Feldscher

Heritage Foundation Rates Space Force ‘Marginal’

By Payload: “The Space Force is woefully short of the resources required to hold adversary space systems at risk, and is not ready to operate in a contested environment even though conflict with a major adversary will likely begin in space,” the report says.

2026-03-04T05:33:06.951347-08:00