MBDA has completed a series of trials to expand the weapons carriage capabilities of the French Navy’s Dassault Rafale M fighter from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The two-week campaign involved the company’s Meteor and Mica air-to-air, Scalp EG cruise, AM39 Exocet Block 2 anti-ship and ASMP-A nuclear missiles.
Source: Flight International
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
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.
