6th Gen Fighters:
Russia claims it will incorporate lasers to shoot down missiles in its 6th gen fighter.
PAK-FA:
Russia claims it will incorporate lasers to shoot down missiles in its 6th gen fighter.
PAK-FA:
The PAK-FA engaged in mock combat at MAKS-2017.
The developmental stage of the PAK-FA is set too end by the end of 2017 with the flight testing of the new engine. However, there may be a translation error as that the development is now stated to be finishing in 2019. Or was it?
New flight controls were to be demoed on the PAK-FA at MAKS 2017.
The Russians are considering an LRIP of 12 PAK-FAs.
The KH-38ME missile has been modified for a better fit for the PAK-FA.
The Russians are considering an LRIP of 12 PAK-FAs.
The KH-38ME missile has been modified for a better fit for the PAK-FA.
PAK-DP:
The Russians have revised what they said about when the PAK-DP will start. 2019 is the earliest.
PAK-DA:
In the same article above, the PAK-DA has been postponed for first flight until 2025 to 2026 and production later.
MiG-29 Replacement:
The Russians are talking about a light fighter, Mig-29, replacement by 2025. Maybe.
FGFA:
The Russians have reiterated the FGFA contract with India will be signed momentarily. Maybe.
Hunter-B:
A supposed Russian stealthy UAV has surfaced in slides at least: meet the Hunter-B.
H-20:
Status of the H-20 project is discussed at James Town. Tech demonstrators for the H-20 have likely flown and the first prototype is likely to fly around 2020.
Franco-German Next Gen Fighter:
The French and Germans have signed an agreement to develop a next gen fighter.
Is it a good idea?
The new Franco-German fighter is not a threat to the Franco-British UCAV effort.
B-2:
A cool video of the B-2.
The B-2 is getting a massive upgrade and some sources are starting to call the upgraded B-2s the B-2B. Unofficially.
Hunter-B:
A supposed Russian stealthy UAV has surfaced in slides at least: meet the Hunter-B.
H-20:
Status of the H-20 project is discussed at James Town. Tech demonstrators for the H-20 have likely flown and the first prototype is likely to fly around 2020.
Franco-German Next Gen Fighter:
The French and Germans have signed an agreement to develop a next gen fighter.
Is it a good idea?
The new Franco-German fighter is not a threat to the Franco-British UCAV effort.
B-2:
A cool video of the B-2.
The B-2 is getting a massive upgrade and some sources are starting to call the upgraded B-2s the B-2B. Unofficially.
F-35:
The F-35 has passed 100,000 flight hours.
The F-35 might get nuclear capabilities faster than previously planned.
The F-35 helmet had a significant glitch with the night vision camera during shipboard testing for the F-35B.
The F-35 might get nuclear capabilities faster than previously planned.
The F-35 helmet had a significant glitch with the night vision camera during shipboard testing for the F-35B.
The F-35B has started ski jump testing.
The Gripen withdrew from the Belgian fighter competition, leaving the Eurofighter, Rafale and F-35.
Lockheed is still optimistic about the purchase rate for the F-35.
Lockheed has stated it is on track to finish the SDD flight trials by the end of the year.
META:
The scandals at KAI have brought scrutiny to the F-35 and KF-X programs in South Korea.
The Gripen withdrew from the Belgian fighter competition, leaving the Eurofighter, Rafale and F-35.
Lockheed is still optimistic about the purchase rate for the F-35.
Lockheed has stated it is on track to finish the SDD flight trials by the end of the year.
META:
The scandals at KAI have brought scrutiny to the F-35 and KF-X programs in South Korea.