Stealth Saga #39

KUS-X (South Korean UCAV):

The South Koreans are working on a stealthy UCAV of their own.

TFX:

Turkey's TFX program is a very tough one to complete successfully.

TR-X:

Lockheed has scrubbed the optionally planned version of the proposed U-2 replacement TR-X.

J-31:

Pakistan is strongly hinting it will buy J-31 fighters from the Chinese until they can develop their own 5th gen fighter.

Chinese Stealth Bomber:

Is the Chinese bomber delayed by the problems with their ow jet engine tech?

F-22:

Some continue to argue for restarting the F-22 line in lieu of developing a 6th Gen Fighter.

F-35:

The new F-35 helmet is being ready.

Lockheed nabbed an upgrade contract for the F-35.

The P&W F135 engine has a lot of problems, too.  This is the engine of the F-35.

Alaska will get a lot of the first F-35 squadrons at Eielson Air Force Base.

The F-35 demo in Britain may include a vertical landing component.

The USMC has increased the projected rate the F-35B will be used each month.

The F-35 has launched a Joint Standoff Weapon.  Video here.

Israel wants more autonomy with its F-35I aircraft from the other countries purchasing the same aircraft.   The F-35I's avionics software is nearing completion.

General:

The US should stop developing 'joint' fighters.