All articles by Garrett Reim – Page 55
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F-35B connects with USS Wasp’s anti-cruise missile defence
For the first time a US Marine Corps F-35B made a Link 16 connection with the USS Wasp’s Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), allowing the stealth fighter to securely share digital tactical data with the US Navy vessel and surrounding support fleet, information that could be used for defense against ...
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VIDEO: US Army pilots test fly autonomous Sikorsky S-76B
US Army pilots test flew an autonomous Sikorsky S-76B, a modified commercial helicopter, which was developed by the Lockheed Martin subsidiary and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
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NewsUTAS puts ACES 5 high with Hurricane Mesa ejection seat test
Ejecting out of a fighter jet at Mach 1 has obvious risks, but being killed by your helmet – a safety device meant to save you – is not one of them.
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Ottawa issues draft RFP for 88 fighter requirement
The Royal Canadian Air Force has issued a draft request for proposal to five potential suppliers to replace its Boeing CF-18A/B Hornet fleet.
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Boeing Defense grows revenue despite another KC-46A delay and higher costs
Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s third quarter revenue grew 13.5% to $5.7 billion year-over-year, despite its KC-46A Pegasus tanker programme struggling with another delay and more cost growth.
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Lockheed Martin not counting cost of lost contracts
Lockheed Martin says it would have lost more than $5 billion if it matched the winning bidder’s price on three recent defence contracts.
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US Navy funds tech demo phase of Next Generation Jammer Low Band competition
The US Navy awarded two $36 million technology demonstration contracts to L3 Technologies and Northrop Grumman for its Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) competition.
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European aerospace firms lament Belgium’s F-35 purchase decision
European aerospace manufacturers Airbus and Dassault Aviation publicly lamented a decision by the government of Belgium to purchase the Lockheed Martin F-35A as a replacement for the country’s fleet of F-16s.
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Embraer KC-390 receives Brazilian type certification
Embraer's KC-390 transport has received a type certification from the Brazilian aviation authority, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil.
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US Navy launches first unmanned air vehicle test squadron
The US Navy commissioned its first unmanned air vehicle test and evaluation squadron in a ceremony on 18 October.
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Boeing launches organisation focused on quantum and neuromorphic computing
Boeing launched a new organization dedicated to developing innovative computing and communications technology for use by commercial companies and military customers.
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American breaks ground on $1.6bn LAX remodel
American Airlines broke ground on its $1.6 billion bet on Los Angeles International airport on 17 October, a renovation project that aims to modernise and merge terminals 4 and 5, and position the West Coast hub as its gateway to Asia.
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F-16CM Thunderbird investigation of fatal crash released by US Air Force
The US Air Force concluded in an accident investigation report that a fatal Lockheed Martin F-16CM Thunderbird crash on 4 April was the result of the pilot suffering loss of consciousness, caused by an 8.56-G manoeuvre.
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More than 80% of F-35s returned to flight operations after inspections
After completing inspections, more than 80 percent of operational Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft flown by US services and international partners have been cleared for flight operations.
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PICTURES: Tyndall Air Force Base suffers severe damage from Hurricane Michael
Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, home to an F-22 training wing and a number of QF-16 target drones, suffered major and extensive damage after Hurricane Michael slammed into the military installation as a Category 4 storm with winds in excess of 150mph.
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Second F-22 crash landing in 2018
A Lockheed Martin F-22 coming in for a landing at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska crash landed and skidded across the runway, the second incident with the aircraft type this year.
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Worldwide F-35 fleet grounded temporarily for inspections related to crash
The worldwide fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft were grounded for inspections after a problem with the aircraft’s engine fuel tube was discovered, which is believed to be related to the first crash of the stealth fighter a few weeks ago.
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USAF faces challenges to grow fleet, boost readiness
The US Air Force faces challenges both increasing operational squadrons by 24% to 386 by 2025-2030, as it competes for funds with the US Army and Navy, which are also attempting to grow and modernize their equipment.
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US Army eyes high-altitude UAVs like Airbus Zephyr
The US Army Futures Command, a new group leading the service’s modernization efforts, is enthusiastic about using high-altitude unmanned air vehicles for a variety of missions, including as communications hubs.
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Apache deliveries sharply lower pending safety fix
Boeing anticipates delivering 34 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters this year, nearly 30% less than planned, due to the US Army's refusing delivery of aircraft in February after a critical safety issue was found.