Nov 29, 2024 · Curiously, different understandings of ‘sixth generation’ seem to differ according to various nations’ strategic ambitions, informed by geography, and their respective budgets as …

Sep 2, 2022 · Armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, the MQ-1 is a multi-role platform used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. The UAS can distribute surveillance imagery from …

Mar 22, 2024 · Lockheed Martin received a $1.85bn contract from the US Government to upgrade 145 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force in October 2012.

Mar 8, 2024 · The USAF flew a full-scale flight demonstrator as part of the NGAD programme in September 2020. The modern sixth-generation fighter jet is expected to replace the F-22 …

Jul 1, 2021 · Su-25 (Su-28) Frogfoot Close-Support Aircraft. The Su-25 single-seat, close-support aircraft, known by the NATO reporting name Frogfoot, is manufactured by the Sukhoi Design …

Aug 7, 2023 · The National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a medium-range, network-centric air defence system designed and developed jointly by Raytheon and …

May 30, 2024 · The F-15EX provides the capability to carry a large number of missiles in support of the F-35 aircraft and to provide firepower for destroying threats detected by the F-35 during …

Dec 16, 2024 · Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) for the F130 engine, marking significant progress for the delivery of the US Air Force’s (USAF) …

Nov 3, 2013 · Lockheed Martin unveils SR-72 as successor to SR-71 spy plane. Almost 50 years since the SR-71 Blackbird's first flight, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has revealed plans for …

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