Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Stealth Saga #46

 Taranis:


More on Britain's consideration of flying the Taranis demonstrator again.  (video of taranis' first flight)

Avenger:


General Atomics will be flying an improved Avenger with better sensors in October.

KF-X:

Work on the KF-X's radar is set to begin.

FCAS:



The Brits are working with the Germans on the Tornado-replacing Future Combat Air System.

PAK-FA:

Supposedly, the PAK-FA is ready for production.

However, the PAk-FA may have a serious performance problem due to its engines.

Sixth Generation Fighter:

The Penetrating Counter Air System may be a stealthy drone.

The USAF is welcoming USN input on the Sixth Generation Fighter.

B-21:

Senators have voted to keep the B-21 price secret.

McCain is stating there is no excuse for keeping the B-21 budget secret.

The new nominee for the USAF head seems to agree.

The head of the USAF's RCO has stated the cost must be kept secret.

F-35:

The first international demo for the F-35 done.  It produced some stunning pictures.

Lockheed is threatening to move contracts away from Canadian firms.

Denmark's parliament approved the F-35 purchase.  Danish companies are wary about the promises by the Danish government promises to buy the F-35.

Israel's pilots are heading to the US for F-35 training.

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