NORTHROP GRUMMAN IS MANUFACTURING a batch of 27 ship-sets of replacement wings for F-5E/F fighters operated by some 25 nations. The work is part of a block order announced in August 1995 under the USAF RF/F-5 structural-upgrade programme. Northrop Grumman was selected to manufacture 14 major structural components and replacement parts for F-5s sold worldwide under the foreign-military sales programme. Around 1,600 of the 2,600 F-5s manufactured are still in service.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
