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NewsUSAF loses two stealth fighters in one week
The US Air Force has lost two stealth fighters in one week during operations from Eglin AFB, Florida.
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NewsLockheed Martin F-35 to miss 2020 production target due to coronavirus-caused parts shortage
The company’s suppliers are not able to deliver parts on time, a disruption caused by the coronavirus. As a result, the number of F-35s produced this year could fall by 18 to 24 units below the 141 aircraft goal.
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NewsUS Air Force cancels GE Aviation sole-source for F-15EX engine, asks for competitive bids
The US Air Force is asking for engine proposals for its Boeing F-15EX programme, just a few months after it said it would grant a sole source award to GE Aviation for 480 of the company’s F110 jet turbines
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NewsGerman panel, industry, assess ethics of FCAS technology
Germany has initiated an independent process to consider the ethical and legal implications of using autonomy and artificial intelligence as part of a multinational Future Combat Air System, to enter use by around 2040.
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NewsPeruvian air force adds third 737 to transport fleet
Peru has placed a contract worth $3.75 million with Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based D&S Aviation for the supply of a second-hand Boeing 737-300 for the country’s air force.
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NewsSaab 2000 lands secretive AEW&C deal
Saab has secured an SKr1.6 billion ($165 million) order for an undisclosed number of its Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy receives its 100th P-8A Poseidon
The US Navy has taken delivery of its 100th Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsSnowbirds CT-114 crashes during display in Canada
A Canadair CT-114 Tutor trainer operated by the Canadian air force’s Snowbirds team has crashed during a demonstration routine.
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NewsUS Navy begins search for next jet trainer to replace T-45 Goshawk
The service wants a nondevelopmental, land-based jet trainer aircraft capable of field carrier landing practice and nuclear aircraft carrier touch-and-go landings by 2028 or sooner.
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NewsNew naval JL-9 trainer takes flight in China
A new variant of the AVIC Guizhou JL-9 Mountain Eagle advanced jet trainer modified to train naval pilots has conducted its maiden flight.
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NewsUS Air Force works towards in-flight updates of F-16 software
The service believes updating software on the fly will reduce fielding time to its fleet by 50%.
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NewsChanging world creates vexing challenge for USAF planners: Rand
Washington think tank Rand has outlined the challenges facing US Air Force (USAF) and defence planners in a series of papers focusing on the future of warfare in the coming decade. The series of papers, which were sponsored by USAF, points out that the US has a poor record predicting ...
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News‘Agile’ strategy fails to deliver as F-35 upgrade two years late and cost rise $1.5bn
The Block 4 upgrade, modernisation of the relatively new stealth fighter’s software and hardware, was initially to be delivered by 2024, but now will not be handed over until 2026. Problems also pushed up the cost on the modernisation effort to an estimated $12.1 billion.
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NewsRoyal Canadian Air Force fighter competition delayed by coronavirus until 31 July
The deadline was pushed back at the request of potential bidders in the competition. Ottawa wants to buy 88 fighter aircraft, worth $15 to $19 billion.
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NewsUSAF abandons 80% mission capability goal after three fighters miss target
The mission capability rate is defined as the percentage of a fleet of an aircraft that are able to perform at least one assigned mission over a period of time.
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NewsLeonardo gains initial certification for M-345
Leonardo has secured initial certification for its M-345, edging the jet trainer closer to service introduction with the Italian air force.
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NewsLockheed Martin Skunk Works demos autonomous reconnaissance pod
Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs, also known as Skunk Works, has demonstrated an artificial intelligence-powered intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance pod autonomously searching out and confirming a target in a demonstration.
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NewsLong-Range Standoff Weapon franchise worth $10 billion over lifetime: Raytheon
The USAF gave Raytheon a sole-source contract in April for the LRSO, ending the missile development competition early. Lockheed Martin was also competing to design and build the missile.
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NewsJoint battlefield network one of USAF’s highest priorities: chief of staff nominee
US Air Force chief of staff nominee General Charles Brown plans to make pursuit of the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control battlefield network concept one of the service’s highest priorities.
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In depthDynetics plans operational hypersonic missile factory by autumn 2020
The weapons technology company is leading a team of subcontractors, including General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies to build the USA’s first production example of a hypersonic weapon, the Common Hypersonic Glide Body