Iranian RQ-170 Copy:
The Iranian knock-offs of the RQ-170 have been involved in an air battle in Syria after a knock-off flew into Israel and then the Israelis retaliated. An Israeli F-16 was shot down.
Shadow Star:
China's stealthy Shadow Star UCAV is expected to have a first flight in 2019.
Project Azm:
The Iranian knock-offs of the RQ-170 have been involved in an air battle in Syria after a knock-off flew into Israel and then the Israelis retaliated. An Israeli F-16 was shot down.
Shadow Star:
China's stealthy Shadow Star UCAV is expected to have a first flight in 2019.
Project Azm:
Pakistan is gearing up to attempt to manufacture a 5th gen fighter. I'd bet there's heavy Chinese help and it looks a lot like the FC-31.
KFX:
Due to budget issues, Indonesia's participation in the KFX fighter might get rescoped.
UTC will provide the environmental unit for the KFX.
Tornado Replacement:
The F-35 has been (supposedly) very aggressively banned from being considered as the Tornado replacement.
KFX:
Due to budget issues, Indonesia's participation in the KFX fighter might get rescoped.
UTC will provide the environmental unit for the KFX.
Tornado Replacement:
The F-35 has been (supposedly) very aggressively banned from being considered as the Tornado replacement.
Su-57:
Two Su-57s appear to have been deployed to Syria (video above). Not as yet officially confirmed though. Some are stating this was a very dangerous move. The Israelis confirmed two are at the airbase in Syria.
Supposedly another two Su-57 have arrived in Syria following the first two. No second source, just some twitter based pix. There is a little more info.
The Russians have started weapon integration tests.
Russia will buy no more than 60 Su-57s by 2027.
The Russians have not yet signed the contract for the next 12 Su-57s. This postpones their delivery to at least 2019. Also, the Su-57 with the new engines has not flown since December. The UAC is now saying they DO have a contract for delivery of 19 Su-57s starting in 2019.
The FGFA variant of the Su-57 remains in contract limbo.
J-20:
China may be struggling to manufacture the J-20. There may be issues at Chengdu in the manufacturing line.
China reiterated the J-20 is in combat service or, more properly, handed over to combat units.
H-20:
Has the H-20 bomber been delayed? Is that why China is mass producing the H-6K still?
B-2:
As the B-21 bomber comes online, the B-2 will be retired. The plans are now for the B-2 to be retired in 2032. (B-1 by 2038, fwiw). Are the USAF's new bomber plans a violation of the New START nuclear disarmament treaty?
This B-2 replica is how airmen practice arming the monster bomber.
Ten years ago, a B-2 crashed in Guam.
China reiterated the J-20 is in combat service or, more properly, handed over to combat units.
H-20:
Has the H-20 bomber been delayed? Is that why China is mass producing the H-6K still?
B-2:
As the B-21 bomber comes online, the B-2 will be retired. The plans are now for the B-2 to be retired in 2032. (B-1 by 2038, fwiw). Are the USAF's new bomber plans a violation of the New START nuclear disarmament treaty?
This B-2 replica is how airmen practice arming the monster bomber.
Ten years ago, a B-2 crashed in Guam.
B-21:
Despite the budget woes, the B-21 remains on schedule. Supposedly. There are also rumors of multiple prototypes in the air. No verification on the claim though.
Next Generation Air Dominance/Penetrating Counter Air:
The budget request for the NGAD/PCA 6th generation fighter has risen to half a billion. There is something definitely afoot. Demonstrators, perhaps? There are rumors.
USAF is investing heavily next gen tech to replace the F-15 and F-22. How the USAF does this is up in the air.
E-8C Joint Stars Replacement:
The JSTARS replacement might be on stealthy aircraft.
F-22:
The US Air Force is fast tracking Rapid Raptor, a program to have four F-22s be deployable within 24 hours to anywhere in the world.
ADS-B transponders might be a security risk for the F-22.
F-35:
The F-35A's gun still struggles with accuracy.
LRIP 11 negotiations have restarted after over a year hiatus.
All three F-35 variants went through cold-weather testing at Eielsen AFB.
The USAF's 62nd Fighter Wing had its first B Course graduates.
The USAF has named the next bases to get the F-35.
An F-35 in Japan was spotted about to takeoff without its radar reflectors.
An F-35 in Japan was spotted about to takeoff without its radar reflectors.
The USMC has been testing the F-35B landing on sloped pads.
The Japanese based USMC F-35Bs have made their debut at the Singapore air show.
USMC's 13th MEU with the Essex ARG are deploying with F-35Bs.
The Japanese based USMC F-35Bs have made their debut at the Singapore air show.
USMC's 13th MEU with the Essex ARG are deploying with F-35Bs.
The US Navy has ordered the development of a new anti radiation missile that will fit inside the F-35's missile bay.
The US Navy will upgrade its networks to get the most out of the F-35C.
The US Navy will upgrade its networks to get the most out of the F-35C.
The British have their first F-35B graduates that have not flown other fighters first.
No, Israel wanting to buy more F-15s is not a condemnation of the F-35.
Israel is getting more spare parts through a contract signed by the US Navy for its F-35s.
Lockheed is delivering a special variant of the Block 3F software for Israel's F-35Is.
Israel is getting more spare parts through a contract signed by the US Navy for its F-35s.
Lockheed is delivering a special variant of the Block 3F software for Israel's F-35Is.
An Italian F-35B arrived at NAS Patuxent River.
Japan has deployed the F-35 to Misawa AFB, apparently AX-6.
Japan and South Korea want the F-35B for their assault ships. Stratfor takes a gander at the idea.
Japan's Izumo may have been designed from the start to be a jeep carrier.
Japan is considering replacing its F-15Js with F-35Bs.
Japan is looking at an additional buy of 20 to 25 F-35As.
Norway has completed its tests of the braking chute. Watch here.
Japan's Izumo may have been designed from the start to be a jeep carrier.
Japan is considering replacing its F-15Js with F-35Bs.
Japan is looking at an additional buy of 20 to 25 F-35As.
Norway has completed its tests of the braking chute. Watch here.
Lockheed won a $7.5 million contract mod for the F-35.
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