Avenger:
ATD-X/X-2/F-3:
Some are suggesting Japan step up defense cooperation with Taiwan, including in the X-2 aircraft.
FCAS:
Spain wants a family of systems to replace the F/A-18s it has.
J-20:
Some are claiming China will have a dozen J-20s declared having reached IOC by the end of the year. Perhaps next year, I'd think, but I doubt in 2016.
KF-X:
South Korea is seeking to procure more technologies from the US for its KF-X 5th gen aircraft.
PAK-FA:
Russia claims to be developing a new anti radiation (radar killer) missile for the PAK-FA.
A new engine is being designed for the PAK-FA.
The Indian variant of the PAK-FA, the FGFA, is claimed to be superior to the Chinese J-20 and Russia thinks it will have the FGFA deal signed by January first.
Sixth Generation Fighters:
The next gen US 'fighter' aircraft are the programs to watch in 2017.
F-22:
F-22s had a weapon systems problem that impacted its stealthiness that has been fixed.
F-35:
McCain has stated the unilateral contract for the F-35 is demonstrating how broken the defense procurement establishment is.
The F-35 program is probably too big for even Trump to kill if he wanted to.
Is the F-35 program's development being cut short?
The developmental F-35s built early in the program are going to need a service life extension due to heavy testing and use.
The F-35 MRO work overseas has been outlined. RUAG Australia made the list.
Repairs to F-35 insulation have been completed and the affected aircraft returned to flight.
The USMC conducted trials of the F-35B on the USS America, one of its jeep carriers. 12 F-35Bs were aboard during the tests.
The USMC will deploy the USS Wasp as a Sea Control Ship with F-35Bs to relieve pressure on the USN's supercarriers in 2017.
The USMC will deploy the USS Wasp as a Sea Control Ship with F-35Bs to relieve pressure on the USN's supercarriers in 2017.
Congress' final budget is leaving out the extra 11 F-35s asked for by the Pentagon.
Canada canceled its procurement of F-35s and ordered F/A-18Es. However, it will remain in the F-35 program and remaining a part of the program is being questioned. Is it really flipping off the Lightning?
Canada canceled its procurement of F-35s and ordered F/A-18Es. However, it will remain in the F-35 program and remaining a part of the program is being questioned. Is it really flipping off the Lightning?
Responses to Finland's RFI for the replacement of their F/A-18s including the F-35.
Israel has ordered 17 more F-35Is. This brings the total on order for Israel to 50.
The first F-35Is will be arriving in Israel on December 12.
Japan has had its first F-35 delivered.
The first F-35Is will be arriving in Israel on December 12.
Japan has had its first F-35 delivered.
Poland is postponing it procurement of a 5th gen fighter (probably F-35) to replace its old MiGs and Sukhois.
Turkey is expecting its first two F-35s in 2018.
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