Interesting Engineering2h
US Air Force builds $80M F-35A for just $6M by merging parts from two crashed jets
The US Air Force has successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by merging two damaged jets, saving over $74 million.
Fort Worth Report6h
Arlington company receives $18M to develop F-16 jet simulators, training for Taiwan
The U.S. wing of a Canadian modeling company will develop an F-16 fighter jet simulator training program in Arlington.
The National Interest12h
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Finally Catches a Break
The Pentagon has reduced a financial penalty against Lockheed Martin over the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the cutting-edge aircraft, has been falling ...
The National Interest12h
The F-22 Raptor is Getting Even Stronger
The new TacIRST sensors will be incorporated on nearly all of the Air Force’s remaining fleet of 178 F-22s. In a recent statement published by Lockheed, the manufacturer indicates that more than one ...
New Atlas16h
Cold War nuclear missile set to see almost a century of service
A Cold War nuclear missile will remain in service for a total of 94 years thanks to a US$383 million US Navy contract, with Lockheed Martin to modernize the submarine-launched Trident II missile and ...
The Finnish Air Force Fleet: What To Know
Finland’s evolving air power strategy fuses modern technology with historic expertise, forging a fighter fleet ready for any ...
Why The US Air Force Raised Contracts For GE, Pratt & Whitney NGAP Fighter Jet Engines To $3.5 Billion Each
A snapshot of how new, multi-billion-dollar jet engine contracts for the USAF are set to shape the future of US air power.
The Aviationist23h
‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to Lockheed Martin for final certifications before ...