6th Generation Fighter:
The USAF thinks it has a 5 year window to reinvent the fighter industry in the US.
The FCAS team reports good progress on the concept study phase. They will be defining the requirements before the demos start.
LOUT:
Airbus unveiled its stealthy UAV test article paid for by Germany.
XQ-58A Valkyrie:
The USAF is testing the Valkyrie as a comm link between the F-22 and F-35.
Loyal Wingman:
Australia's Loyal Wingman program has surrogate UAVs flying.
KFX:
South Korea's KF-X will use the meteor missile.
Su-57:
The Su-57 has been given the awesome NATO code name of 'Felon.'
And there are some stunning photos from MAKS'19.
The first production Su-57 is supposedly ready to deliver to the Russian aerospace forces and supposedly will be delivered before the end of the year.
Russia will not sell the Su-57 to Turkey until demand from the Russian aerospace forces is met.
Russia claims the UAE may help produce the SU-57.
B-21:
Even on schedule, the B-21 is under pressure.
A report to congress on the B-21.
B-2:
China has been testing a wind tunnel model of the B-2.
F-117:
The Reagan Library is getting an F-117 for display. Here are some pictures and videos of its preparation for display. And more pix.
F-117s continue to fly over Nevada.
F-35:
The Pentagon has made an agreement with Lockheed for Lots 12, 13 and 14 for the F-35 that puts the price for the F-35A lower than $80M each.
The Pentagon is in a bun fight with Lockheed over ALIS, the logistics system. The bun fight is a legacy of how the contract was awarded,
The Pentagon has found replacement manufacturers for all but a dozen parts as part of removing Turkey from the F-35 program.
The recent problems with the F-35 have been tied to the scaling up of production.
The Pentagon is in a bun fight with Lockheed over ALIS, the logistics system. The bun fight is a legacy of how the contract was awarded,
The Pentagon has found replacement manufacturers for all but a dozen parts as part of removing Turkey from the F-35 program.
The recent problems with the F-35 have been tied to the scaling up of production.
F-35 readiness has increased to 75%.
F-35s can now talk to F-22s.
The USAF 4th Fighter Squadron returned home after combat deployment.
F-35As were flying with MQ-9 Reapers near Area 51.
Two USAF pilots were the first to fly the USMC's F-35B operationally on the USS America.
More on the USMC's test of the Lightning Carrier concept on the USS America.
USMC F-35Bs returning from Afghanistan have interesting bomb markings.
USMC F-35Bs returning from Afghanistan have interesting bomb markings.
The USS America is steaming to its new homeport in Japan.
Brits were qualing their F-35Bs for night ops on the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The Brits are planning on integrating their new carriers into US Navy carrier ops.
Israeli F-35Is will be participating in Exercise Blue Flag and have.
Japan has ordered more JSM for its F-35s.
Japan is being pitched the next gen amphibious ship, which may carry F-35s.
Netherlands greeted their first F-35A to be based in their country with an accidental foam bath.
Norway declared IOC for its F-35As.
The first sale of the F-35 tot he UAE could be a long way off.
Lockheed won a $25M contract for a new GPS for the F-35.
Lockheed also won a $114M contract for durability testing on the F-35B.
Lockheed won a $184.6 M contract mod for depot work for the F-35.
Lockheed foresees potential sales in Portugal and Spain of the F-35.
Raytheon's JSOW is getting certified for the F-35.
META:
The F-35 and B-21 buys must continue, but where's the money, some ask.
Lockheed won a $25M contract for a new GPS for the F-35.
Lockheed also won a $114M contract for durability testing on the F-35B.
Lockheed won a $184.6 M contract mod for depot work for the F-35.
Lockheed foresees potential sales in Portugal and Spain of the F-35.
Raytheon's JSOW is getting certified for the F-35.
META:
The F-35 and B-21 buys must continue, but where's the money, some ask.
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