F-16V vs F-16C Block 70/72: Understanding The Differences Between The Latest Viper Variants
Although often used interchangeably, the F-16V and the F-16C Block 70/72 designations describe two sides of the Viper’s evolution, with…
Leonardo DRS to Produce DAIRCM Defensive System for USMC UH-1Y and AH-1Z
The NAVAIR contract will support low-rate initial production of the AN/AAQ-45 system, which will equip the UH-1Y and AH-1Z with…
Royal Navy to Fly Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A from Aircraft Carrier in 2027
The Royal Navy plans to demonstrate Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue CCA from a Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier in 2027,…
Pentagon Still Cannot Account for Billions of Dollars in F-35 Spare Parts, GAO Finds
A new GAO report highlights persistent failures to reconcile government and contractor inventories, with more than 17,000 parts worth at…
USAF Adopts Contracted HondaJets for B-1 Aircrew Currency
The first B-1B Lancer aircrews began flying commercially-provided HA-420 HondaJet aircraft as part of the Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew…
‘Iranian Threat’ Leads to Mass Dispersal of Aircraft Away from RAF Mildenhall
A rapid departure of aircraft from RAF Mildenhall to bases across Europe was noted by enthusiasts on Nov. 9, with…
Spanish NH90 Helicopters Conduct First Alpha Scramble in Romania Against Drone Threat
Two NH90 helicopters were launched after unidentified drones were detected near Romania’s Black Sea coast, marking the first Alpha Scramble…
Our Best Look Yet at China’s GJ-11 UCAV
New official footage released ahead of the PLA Air Force’s 77th anniversary reveals additional details of the GJ-11’s design and…
Northrop Grumman’s Lake Charles Facility Selected as Certified C-130 Maintenance Depot
The selection of Northrop Grumman’s facility, which already supports the U.S. Navy’s E-6B Mercury, expands depot-level maintenance capacity for the…
A320 ATRA Testbed is Now Flying with the Eurofighter’s AESA Radar
The Airbus A320 ATRA has received the Eurofighter’s ECRS Mk1 AESA radar, together with the necessary structural modifications, cooling systems,…