Showing posts with label stealth aircraft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stealth aircraft. Show all posts
Sunday, July 05, 2020
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Stealth Saga #59
Sixth Generation Fighters:
The USAF's NGAD appears to be on track - if it follows the same course as the LRSB/B-21 - to make a selection in 2023.
The USN's Next Generation Fighter appears to have either been cancelled or gone black.
A think tank created a forum for Australia, Japan and the US to discuss requirements for the next gen fighters.
Mike Griffin is deeply skeptical of lasers on aircraft.
Mike Griffin is deeply skeptical of lasers on aircraft.
The Franco-German FCAS has started the demonstrator phase.
The Germans are considering the ethics of the FCAS program.
The Germans are considering the ethics of the FCAS program.
Japan has decided to build their own next gen fighter rather than participate in foreign systems.
Japan wants their next gen fighter to carry a lot more missiles than the F-35.
Japan may consider exporting its next gen fighter due to its high costs.
Japan has picked American companies to work with on its next gen fighter, but will take the lead on the project. They will not be joining the British led Tempest project.
Japan has picked American companies to work with on its next gen fighter, but will take the lead on the project. They will not be joining the British led Tempest project.
Loyal Wingmen:
Su-57:
A video suggests the Su-57 finally launched a missile from its small, side bay.
The Russians have been testing an unmanned flight mode for the Su-57.
The Russians are also claiming the Su-57 has met almsot all testing goals.
B-2:
The Russians have been testing an unmanned flight mode for the Su-57.
The Russians are also claiming the Su-57 has met almsot all testing goals.
B-2:
F-22:
F-22s intercepted a Russian aircraft. What happened next depends on who is telling the story.
An F-22 has crashed in Florida.
F-22s participated in an elephant walk in Hawaii.
F-22s in Alaska participated in an elephant walk.
An F-22 has crashed in Florida.
F-22s participated in an elephant walk in Hawaii.
F-22s in Alaska participated in an elephant walk.
F-35:
Trump is not happy parts of the F-35 are made overseas.
The F-35 is having some parts problems after removing the Turks from the program.
The Pentagon issued a contract for 78 F-35s from Lockheed. 48 F-35As, 14 F-35Bs and 16 F-35Cs.
The Pentagon is looking at how to extend the life of the OLEDs on the F-35 helmets.
In light of COVID-19, how is the testing continuing at Edwards AFB?
F-35 manufacturing will not meet its goals due to covid-19 impacts.
Some still are not happy about the F-35 program.
The total SSDs left for the F-35 have been reduced from 43 to 6, but the bulkhead cracking is still one of them.
USAF and Israeli F-35s exercised together.
A USAF F-35 crashed in Florida.
USAF F-35As returning to Hill AFB from the Middle East are coming back with unique nicknames.
Two F-35As flew to Eielson AFB.
The US military is considering removing the F-35 from Britain over the Huawei 5G plans.
USAF and Israeli F-35s exercised together.
A USAF F-35 crashed in Florida.
USAF F-35As returning to Hill AFB from the Middle East are coming back with unique nicknames.
Two F-35As flew to Eielson AFB.
The US military is considering removing the F-35 from Britain over the Huawei 5G plans.
The USMC does not have enough pilots to fly their F-35Bs.
An Australian firm will produce cannon ammo for the F-35.
The US approved a support package for South Korean F-35s.
Collins will deliver the Tactical Combat Training Increment II for the F-35.
META:
Northrop is developing a gateway for networking 5th gen fighters.
META:
Northrop is developing a gateway for networking 5th gen fighters.
Saturday, February 08, 2020
Stealth Saga #57
6th Generation Fighters:
Rolls Royce will develop a new engine for the British led Tempest fighter.
TF-X:
Turkey has invited Malaysia to join its program.
TF-X:
Turkey has invited Malaysia to join its program.
Su-57:
Another article on the first production Su-57 crash.
PAK-DA:
Supposedly (in russian), a contract was signed in 2017. Testing of three prototypes is supposed to happen starting this fall (2020). Development is supposed to continue through 2026. State testing is supposed to take place between 2026 to 2028.
Chinese Stealth Aircraft:
Chinese aviation watchers are expecting to see new aircraft this year.
5GAT:
The USAFA and Sierra Nevada designed and built the 5GAT 5th gen target drone. It might be useable as a Loyal Wingman.
XQ-58A:
DARPA's Valkyrie has had a successful 4th flight and expanded its flight envelope.
RQ-170:
Details of the RQ-170's first trip to South Korea get shown.
B-21:
The USAF has released renderings of the B-21. One of which I am very late to post.
PAK-DA:
Supposedly (in russian), a contract was signed in 2017. Testing of three prototypes is supposed to happen starting this fall (2020). Development is supposed to continue through 2026. State testing is supposed to take place between 2026 to 2028.
Chinese Stealth Aircraft:
Chinese aviation watchers are expecting to see new aircraft this year.
5GAT:
The USAFA and Sierra Nevada designed and built the 5GAT 5th gen target drone. It might be useable as a Loyal Wingman.
XQ-58A:
DARPA's Valkyrie has had a successful 4th flight and expanded its flight envelope.
RQ-170:
Details of the RQ-170's first trip to South Korea get shown.
B-21:
The USAF has released renderings of the B-21. One of which I am very late to post.
B-2:
A B-2 overflew the Rose Bowl.
F-22:
An F-22 at Langley AFB had a landing gear failure.
The new Demo pilot for the F-22 does an interview.
The new Demo pilot for the F-22 does an interview.
F-35:
The F-35 now has a multi aircraft infrared search and track capability.
F-35 can now feed ground interceptors targeting info.
F-35 can now feed ground interceptors targeting info.
Congress will only allow the USAF to use early F-35As as aggressors once there is some sort of plan.
The USAF released an RFI for the Stand in Attack Weapon for the F-35A.
USMC F-35Cs will leave NAS Lemoore for MCAS Miramar.
Lt Col Bann is the first pilot to reach 1,000 hours in the F-35.
The USN is weighing what it takes to get the F-35C on the USS Kennedy.
Lt Col Bann is the first pilot to reach 1,000 hours in the F-35.
The USN is weighing what it takes to get the F-35C on the USS Kennedy.
British F-35s will get a DAS upgrade.
British F-35Bs went to Nellis AFB for Red Flag and diverted on the way.
British F-35Bs are conducting sea trials on the USS Queen Elizabeth.
British F-35Bs went to Nellis AFB for Red Flag and diverted on the way.
British F-35Bs are conducting sea trials on the USS Queen Elizabeth.
An Israeli F-35I appeared on a tracking website again.
Norway is deploying its F-35s to Iceland.
Poland should sign a deal for 32 F-35s shortly. And they did. 32 birds for $4.6B.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Stealth Saga #56
6th Generation Fighters:
Leonardo has developed new radar tech for the Tempest.
Airbus wants to absorb the British Tempest project into FCAS.
The US Navy is still mulling over the 6th gen planes. It is unsure if the next gen fighter will actually fly from its carrier decks.
The USAF NGAD received almost $1B.
The Navy's FA-XX/Next Gen Fighter had its funding slashed.
The Japanese unveiled its latest version of the Next Generation Fighter. It is far, far bigger than the F-22.
KF-X:
(again) the KF-X will get the Meteor missile.
TFX:
Turkey says Britain has agreed to accelerate the TFX program.
J-XY:
The Chinese are developing a 5th gen fighter for the new carrier decks, probably derived from the FC-31/J-31.
Su-57:
Is this missile intended for the side bay of the Su-57?
An Su-57 has flown 16 times with the new engine. Testing continues.
The Su-57 supposedly was redeployed to Syria for testing.
An Su-57 crashed. It was the first serial production aircraft. This is a serious blow to the Russian efforts.
A report claims the Algerians are buying 14 Su-57s. Or not.
B-21:
Leonardo has developed new radar tech for the Tempest.
Airbus wants to absorb the British Tempest project into FCAS.
The US Navy is still mulling over the 6th gen planes. It is unsure if the next gen fighter will actually fly from its carrier decks.
The USAF NGAD received almost $1B.
The Navy's FA-XX/Next Gen Fighter had its funding slashed.
The Japanese unveiled its latest version of the Next Generation Fighter. It is far, far bigger than the F-22.
KF-X:
(again) the KF-X will get the Meteor missile.
TFX:
Turkey says Britain has agreed to accelerate the TFX program.
J-XY:
The Chinese are developing a 5th gen fighter for the new carrier decks, probably derived from the FC-31/J-31.
Su-57:
Is this missile intended for the side bay of the Su-57?
An Su-57 has flown 16 times with the new engine. Testing continues.
The Su-57 supposedly was redeployed to Syria for testing.
An Su-57 crashed. It was the first serial production aircraft. This is a serious blow to the Russian efforts.
A report claims the Algerians are buying 14 Su-57s. Or not.
B-21:
The contract for the B-21 has been structured to allow for buying more B-21s, faster, should the need arise without renegotiating.
An Australian think tank proposed buying B-21 bombers from the US. There is little chance of that.
F-117:
A video of an F-117 at the Reagan library makes for interesting observations.
An F-117 has been spotted acting as a stealthy aggressor against F-15s and F-22s at Nellis AFB.
AGM-129:
The saga of the first stealth cruise missile.
LRSO:
Congress may have just cancelled the conventionally armed stealthy LRSO cruise missile.
F-22:
Lockheed got a $7B contract for F-22 sustainment.
F-35:
Congress has blocked the creation of an F-35A aggressor squadron.
Congress approved the buy of 62 F-35As, 16 F-35Bs and
JSOW integration was days away.
F-35 deliveries were halted for quality control issues.
F-35s can call for artillery fire to suppress air defenses if necessary.
The 588th FW's F-35s are headed back to the Middle East for another combat deployment.
Outgoing F-35A demo pilot "Dojo" gets interviewed.
Hill AFB is getting its last F-35As.
The F-35B sporting USS America reaches Japan.
Congress has told the USN to get the USS Kennedy, the newest carrier, ready for the F-35C immediately.
Lockheed has been given contract to deliver 15 F-35As to Australia.
Australia has approved procuring 24 more F-35.
British F-35Bs have launched from the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Denmark wants more F-35s.
Lockheed is pressing for 75 F-35Is to be sold to Israel.
Lockheed is working on an Israel F-35I specific upgrade.
South Korea has declared IOC for its F-35As.
Lockheed has been given the first contracts for long lead items for the full rate production of the F-35A and for special tooling for the F-35.
Pratt & Whitney just got a $500M contract mod for the F135 engine for the F-35 and another, smaller $50-odd million contract for the engine as well.
An Australian think tank proposed buying B-21 bombers from the US. There is little chance of that.
F-117:
A video of an F-117 at the Reagan library makes for interesting observations.
An F-117 has been spotted acting as a stealthy aggressor against F-15s and F-22s at Nellis AFB.
AGM-129:
The saga of the first stealth cruise missile.
LRSO:
Congress may have just cancelled the conventionally armed stealthy LRSO cruise missile.
F-22:
Lockheed got a $7B contract for F-22 sustainment.
F-35:
Congress has blocked the creation of an F-35A aggressor squadron.
Congress approved the buy of 62 F-35As, 16 F-35Bs and
JSOW integration was days away.
F-35 deliveries were halted for quality control issues.
F-35s can call for artillery fire to suppress air defenses if necessary.
The 588th FW's F-35s are headed back to the Middle East for another combat deployment.
Outgoing F-35A demo pilot "Dojo" gets interviewed.
Hill AFB is getting its last F-35As.
The F-35B sporting USS America reaches Japan.
Congress has told the USN to get the USS Kennedy, the newest carrier, ready for the F-35C immediately.
Lockheed has been given contract to deliver 15 F-35As to Australia.
Australia has approved procuring 24 more F-35.
British F-35Bs have launched from the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
Denmark wants more F-35s.
Lockheed is pressing for 75 F-35Is to be sold to Israel.
Lockheed is working on an Israel F-35I specific upgrade.
South Korea has declared IOC for its F-35As.
Lockheed has been given the first contracts for long lead items for the full rate production of the F-35A and for special tooling for the F-35.
Pratt & Whitney just got a $500M contract mod for the F135 engine for the F-35 and another, smaller $50-odd million contract for the engine as well.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Stealth Saga #55
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.
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Stealth Saga #53
RQ-180:
Aviation Week has a surprisingly detailed article about the RQ-180. This is the unmanned aircraft which may have been spotted last August.
6th Generation Fighters:
Aviation Week has a surprisingly detailed article about the RQ-180. This is the unmanned aircraft which may have been spotted last August.
6th Generation Fighters:
The USAF's NGAD has been redirected to promote the 'Digital Industrial Revolution' for manufacturing.
The USAF's NGAD has a PEO and has set up the program office in general.
The USAF's advanced engine plans have hit a funding snag.
The RAF's chief of staff has endorsed the American 'Digital Century series' fighter program.
The FCAS companies are urging their governments to move forward with the program.
France and German signed a deal regarding weapon exports. The FCAS is probably one of the weapons covered.
The RAF's chief of staff has endorsed the American 'Digital Century series' fighter program.
The FCAS companies are urging their governments to move forward with the program.
France and German signed a deal regarding weapon exports. The FCAS is probably one of the weapons covered.
KF-X:
The Korean led stealth fighter program will roll out its first prototype in the first half of 2021.
South Korea unveiled a mockup of the aircraft.
South Korea also showed off a mockup of the cockpit.
South Korea has stated it is open to foreign partners in the KF-X.
The whole program may be at risk though.
South Korea has started construction of the aircraft.
Su-57:
Russia has started MUM-T testing between the Ohotnik-B UAV and the Su-57:
South Korea unveiled a mockup of the aircraft.
South Korea also showed off a mockup of the cockpit.
South Korea has stated it is open to foreign partners in the KF-X.
The whole program may be at risk though.
South Korea has started construction of the aircraft.
Su-57:
Russia has started MUM-T testing between the Ohotnik-B UAV and the Su-57:
Chinese Stealth Carrier-borne UAV:
China's reported plan to put a ISR drone on its carriers makes sense to some.
China's Sharp Sword carrier based UAV is claimed to be entering service by the end of the year. It may be the aircraft may NOT be carrier based, but in service already. It did get displayed at the October 1st military parade.
J-20:
The J-20 at a high AOA.
B-21:
The USAF has reactivated the 420th Bomber Wing for B-21 testing.
The B-21 first flight could be delayed.
Some are questioning whether or not the schedule for the B-21 can be kept.
First public flight is still aimed for Dec 2021.
B-2:
The USAF tweeted a photo of the B-2 stating it would be the last thing Area 51 Raiders would see if they had actually tried. The USAF later apologized.
F-117:
Who is flying the 'retired' F-117s?
F-35:
The F-35 is closer to IBCS integration.
The full rate production decision for the F-35 has been delayed by 13 months.
A USAF student pilot apparently saved a F-35A when the computer crashed in flight.
The official welcome ceremony was held for the 158th FW's first F-35A.
At least 13 F-35Bs embarked on the USS America to test the 'Lightning Carrier' concept.
A F-35 did some very impressive demo flying over San Francisco.
Australia is looking for a larger piece of the F-35 manufacturing pie.
British F-35Bs are off to operational carrier testing. One was photographed in 'Beast Mode.'
Italy has deployed its F-35s to Iceland. Take an up close and personal look. They have completed their mission.
The Japanese will get their first aircraft carriers in 75 years, but the USMC will fly their F-35Bs off them first.
Netherlands will order 9 more F-35s.
Norway is having problems with the drag chute on its F-35As.
Poland has placed the F-35 front and center in its air force modernization plans.
South Korea showed off its F-35As to the public.
South Korea will also order 20 more F-35As.
South Korea awarded a contract for the design of a ship that can carry F-35Bs.
Lockheed has declared the F-35's stealth coating rock solid.
The offset projects promised by Lockheed for South Korea are progressing.
United Technologies won a $325.2M contract to support the F-35.
META:
Claims about passive radar are a bit overblown.
Netherlands will order 9 more F-35s.
Norway is having problems with the drag chute on its F-35As.
Poland has placed the F-35 front and center in its air force modernization plans.
South Korea showed off its F-35As to the public.
South Korea will also order 20 more F-35As.
South Korea awarded a contract for the design of a ship that can carry F-35Bs.
Lockheed has declared the F-35's stealth coating rock solid.
The offset projects promised by Lockheed for South Korea are progressing.
United Technologies won a $325.2M contract to support the F-35.
META:
Claims about passive radar are a bit overblown.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Stealth Saga #52
6th Generation Fighters:
BAe is exploiting 'syngeries' between the Typhoon and the Tempest.
BAe is imagining what the Tempest factory might be.
BAe is working on advanced cockpit controls that will inform on the Tempest.
MBDA showed off some of its work on Tempest.
Italy has signed a contract to study joining the Tempest project.
Is Italy joining the Tempest project actually a bad thing?
The FCAS vs Tempest: WHO! WILL! WIN! europe's budget.
The USAF may switch over to fast iterations of new fighters every 5 years.
BAe is imagining what the Tempest factory might be.
BAe is working on advanced cockpit controls that will inform on the Tempest.
MBDA showed off some of its work on Tempest.
Italy has signed a contract to study joining the Tempest project.
Is Italy joining the Tempest project actually a bad thing?
The FCAS vs Tempest: WHO! WILL! WIN! europe's budget.
The USAF may switch over to fast iterations of new fighters every 5 years.
F-3 Fighter:
The Japanese MoD is rumored to be placing the start of the F-3 program in the 2020 budget request.
Ohotnik-B:
The Russians are showing a model of the Ohotnik-B with a very different exhaust nozzle than the current aircraft.
Su-57:
Three Su-57s were spotted practicing for the MAKS 2019 airshow.
Development testing is supposed to be complete in 2019 for the Su-57.
The Su-57 was caught doing an interesting deployment of its drag chutes.
Turkey is considering buying Su-57s instead of F-35s.
Sukhoi unveiled the Su-57E, an export version of the Su-57.
An Su-57 was sent to Turkey as part of the airshow.
The impressive aerial display by an Su-57 gets discussed.
Chinese Loyal Wingman:
The Chinese showed off a Loyal Wingman concept at MAKS.
J-20:
A dubious report has come out that the J-20 will be the basis for the J-XY.
B-21:
Northrop is applying lessons learned from the B-2 to the B-21 program.
The B-21's first public flight route has been announced.
The USAF will probably need more than the 100 B-21s currently planned.
The USAF is considering dumping the B-1 to fund the B-21 to completion.
B-2:
A video has emerged of the B-2 dropping practice 500 lbs bombs.
Even as the B-21 is coming, the B-2 is still being upgraded.
The B-2 visited Iceland for the first time.
Watch 3 B-2s land at an RAF airbase.
Take a look at B-2s flying with RAF F-35Bs. They were training together.
A B-2 flew a long duration flight over the Arctic.
Take a look at these close up pictures of the B-2.
The B-2 practiced hot pitting in the Azores.
F-117:
An F-117 fuselage was spotted being hauled on the California highways. It was headed to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
The first flight of the F-117 gets discussed.
51 F-117s remain in the inventory.
F-22:
The USAF is working on a plan to fix the maintenance capability of the F-22's stealth tech.
The F-22 has some stunning images from its flights in Chicago.
Upgrades needed to the facilities in Germany so F-22s can be deployed there for long term have been cancelled as part of the funds transferred for Trump's stupid border wall.
The F-22 will not reach the readiness rates ordered by ex SecDef Mattis.
The F-22s from Tyndall are now active and integrated in Alaska.
Even as the B-21 is coming, the B-2 is still being upgraded.
The B-2 visited Iceland for the first time.
Watch 3 B-2s land at an RAF airbase.
Take a look at B-2s flying with RAF F-35Bs. They were training together.
A B-2 flew a long duration flight over the Arctic.
Take a look at these close up pictures of the B-2.
The B-2 practiced hot pitting in the Azores.
F-117:
An F-117 fuselage was spotted being hauled on the California highways. It was headed to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
The first flight of the F-117 gets discussed.
51 F-117s remain in the inventory.
F-22:
The USAF is working on a plan to fix the maintenance capability of the F-22's stealth tech.
The F-22 has some stunning images from its flights in Chicago.
Upgrades needed to the facilities in Germany so F-22s can be deployed there for long term have been cancelled as part of the funds transferred for Trump's stupid border wall.
The F-22 will not reach the readiness rates ordered by ex SecDef Mattis.
The F-22s from Tyndall are now active and integrated in Alaska.
F-35:
F-35s struggle with readiness rates. Parts availability and the oldest aircraft are the biggest issues.
Female pilots are involved with the F-35 program.
The F-35A finally gets chaff countermeasures next year.
USAF F-35As deployed to an austere Middle Eastern base.
The USAF plans on deploying F-35As to South Korean next year.
The USAF F-35A demo team is moving to Hill AFB for the 2020 season.
F-35As along with F-15Es bombed an ISIS stronghold.
Check out these Luke AFB F-35s in 'Beast Mode.' Something once called a fiction by F-35 haters.
An F-35 was able to detect a missile launch and could be used in an early warning fashion.
The USMC has been invited to operate its F-35Bs off of the Japanese mini carriers.
A F-35B has fired the first AIM-9X in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Vermont ANG got two F-35s this week.
The British has had problems with ALIS.
Watch an F-35B land on the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The British will send the HMS Queen Elizabeth to Canada and US with 7 F-35Bs aboard.
The British HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier intended to carry F-35Bs set sail for the first time.
The first Dutch F-35 assembled in Italy has made its maiden flight.
Has the Israeli campaign against Iranian backed militias spread to Iraq? (they use F-35s for these attacks)
Israel has received two more F-35Is.
Japan has formally selected the F-35B for its V/STOL aircraft. 42 aircraft will be ordered.
Japan hopes by ordering more F-35s it will get more contract work for the aircraft.
Poland has been approved to buy 32 F-35s.
South Korea is about to get 4 more F-35As.
Taiwan has revealed it has been told it can only buy the F-35 after 2030.
There is a path for Turkey to return to the F-35 program.
BAe has won contracts to upgrade the EW suite of the F-35.
BAe thinks it can reduce costs on F-35 support by applying Typhoon lessons.
Lockheed won a $32M contract to retrofit USAF F-35As.
Lockheed also won a $2.4B contract for spare parts for the F-35.
Lockheed spelled out how Poland will benefit industrially if they buy F-35s.
Lockheed got a $266M contract for F-35 tooling.
Lockheed is preparing to improve the F-35s targeting capabilities.
Raytheon demonstrated JPALS to the F-35 partners.
META:
Who is more impressive? The F-22 or Su-57 demo teams?
Check out these stunning pix from NYC of F-22s, F-35s and more.
The F-35A finally gets chaff countermeasures next year.
USAF F-35As deployed to an austere Middle Eastern base.
The USAF plans on deploying F-35As to South Korean next year.
The USAF F-35A demo team is moving to Hill AFB for the 2020 season.
F-35As along with F-15Es bombed an ISIS stronghold.
Check out these Luke AFB F-35s in 'Beast Mode.' Something once called a fiction by F-35 haters.
An F-35 was able to detect a missile launch and could be used in an early warning fashion.
The USMC has been invited to operate its F-35Bs off of the Japanese mini carriers.
A F-35B has fired the first AIM-9X in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Vermont ANG got two F-35s this week.
The British has had problems with ALIS.
Watch an F-35B land on the HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The British will send the HMS Queen Elizabeth to Canada and US with 7 F-35Bs aboard.
The British HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier intended to carry F-35Bs set sail for the first time.
The first Dutch F-35 assembled in Italy has made its maiden flight.
Has the Israeli campaign against Iranian backed militias spread to Iraq? (they use F-35s for these attacks)
Israel has received two more F-35Is.
Japan has formally selected the F-35B for its V/STOL aircraft. 42 aircraft will be ordered.
Japan hopes by ordering more F-35s it will get more contract work for the aircraft.
Poland has been approved to buy 32 F-35s.
South Korea is about to get 4 more F-35As.
Taiwan has revealed it has been told it can only buy the F-35 after 2030.
There is a path for Turkey to return to the F-35 program.
BAe has won contracts to upgrade the EW suite of the F-35.
BAe thinks it can reduce costs on F-35 support by applying Typhoon lessons.
Lockheed won a $32M contract to retrofit USAF F-35As.
Lockheed also won a $2.4B contract for spare parts for the F-35.
Lockheed spelled out how Poland will benefit industrially if they buy F-35s.
Lockheed got a $266M contract for F-35 tooling.
Lockheed is preparing to improve the F-35s targeting capabilities.
Raytheon demonstrated JPALS to the F-35 partners.
META:
Who is more impressive? The F-22 or Su-57 demo teams?
Check out these stunning pix from NYC of F-22s, F-35s and more.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Stealth Saga #50
6th Generation Fighters:
The sixth gen of fighters gets profiled.
MDBA unveiled its weapons concepts for the European FCAS project.
The fighter component of the FCAS project is now known as the Next Generation Fighter and will be designed to work with carriers in the same way as the Rafale from the get go.
The Swedes have joined the Tempest project.
The Tempest will probably have hypersonic weapons.
Thales and Aeralis have signed an MOU to develop a combat training system for the Tempest.
US experts opine on the NGAD.
The USAF expects to do a lot of modeling and simulation in support of the NGAD effort. This has always worked so well in the past (*cough*Zumwalt*cough*FCS*cough*).
KF-X:
Jakarta is still trying to get concessions on the cost of their participation in the KF-X program.
Jakarta is also exploring trying to send commodities instead of money for their payment of the KF-X program.
Ohotnik-B/Hunter-B:
The Russians have stated the flying wing Ohotnik UCAV has made its first flight.
SU-57:
The SU-57 has supposedly entered serial production. The first production model is supposed to be delivered this year.
The Su-57 will be put on static display at MAKS.
PAK-DA:
Supposedly, the PAK-DA will be tested (if its ever built) in Zhukovsky. Article mostly talks about the other, older bombers Russia has.
Chengdu's Mystery Plane:
A flying pin from the Chengdu Aircraft company doesn't match with any known aircraft. Real? Trolling? What?
J-31/FC-31:
The sixth gen of fighters gets profiled.
MDBA unveiled its weapons concepts for the European FCAS project.
The fighter component of the FCAS project is now known as the Next Generation Fighter and will be designed to work with carriers in the same way as the Rafale from the get go.
The Swedes have joined the Tempest project.
The Tempest will probably have hypersonic weapons.
Thales and Aeralis have signed an MOU to develop a combat training system for the Tempest.
US experts opine on the NGAD.
The USAF expects to do a lot of modeling and simulation in support of the NGAD effort. This has always worked so well in the past (*cough*Zumwalt*cough*FCS*cough*).
KF-X:
Jakarta is still trying to get concessions on the cost of their participation in the KF-X program.
Jakarta is also exploring trying to send commodities instead of money for their payment of the KF-X program.
Ohotnik-B/Hunter-B:
The Russians have stated the flying wing Ohotnik UCAV has made its first flight.
SU-57:
The SU-57 has supposedly entered serial production. The first production model is supposed to be delivered this year.
The Su-57 will be put on static display at MAKS.
PAK-DA:
Supposedly, the PAK-DA will be tested (if its ever built) in Zhukovsky. Article mostly talks about the other, older bombers Russia has.
Chengdu's Mystery Plane:
A flying pin from the Chengdu Aircraft company doesn't match with any known aircraft. Real? Trolling? What?
J-31/FC-31:
AVIC officials are upbeat on the J-31/FC-31 progress and eventual adoption by the PLA.
J-20:
The first J-20 has been assigned to a combat unit in Wuhu.
J-20:
The first J-20 has been assigned to a combat unit in Wuhu.
B-21:
Northrop has started building the first EMD B-21. There are additional test aircraft being built, which implies there were earlier demonstrators were flown. The first flight will be in late 2021.
B-2:
It is the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the B-2 bomber.
F-117:
NASA tested scale models of the F-117 in 1995 to see what would happen if the aircraft carried external weapons.
F-22:
Like the F-35, the F-22 will not reach the required 80% combat readiness.
Some great shots of the F-22 with aggressors were shot over Alaska.
There are some gorgeous videos of the F-22 and F-35.
The F-22 sent to Oshkosh had its RAM skin crumbling.
F-22s (and CF-18s) intercepted Russian bombers.
F-35:
The F-35 won't reach the 80% availability due to parts problems.
There has been a leadership change in the F-35 program.
F-35As are getting the Auto GCAS aircraft early.
4 F-35As landed in Powidz air base as part of a deployment to Poland.
F-35s have landed in Latvia for the first time.
The first permanent base in Europe for US F-35s is being built.
The first F-35A for the Vermont NG has flown from the Lockheed Ft Worth facility.
The F-35A demo team will fly in Canada.
An F-35 went on its first combat training mission 5 hours after being delivered from the factory.
An F-35 sent target data to a US Army missile command.
The USS Tripoli has completed builder's trials.
The newest LHA USS Tripoli (F-35B baby carrier) has been delayed.
Take a look at the shockwaves on the. F-35C
1st Lt Catherine Stark is the first female USMC pilot to be selected to fly the F-35C.
WiB reports the F-35 may have an issue with its canopy. A new canopy glue may fix the readiness problems.
The first locally trained Australian F-35 pilots have flown.
Australia has consolidated its MRO support for the F-35.
Belgium is spending 375 million Euros on F-35 infrastructure.
Britains 2nd F-35B squadron arrived at Marnham.
Israel is going to have to pick between the F-15X and F-35I in their budget since they do not have the resources for both.
Are Israeli F-35Is making strikes in Iraq against Iranian assets?
The Netherlands has plans to order another 8 to 9 F-35s.
Britains 2nd F-35B squadron arrived at Marnham.
Israel is going to have to pick between the F-15X and F-35I in their budget since they do not have the resources for both.
Are Israeli F-35Is making strikes in Iraq against Iranian assets?
The Netherlands has plans to order another 8 to 9 F-35s.
Turkey has taken delivery of the S-400 missiles. Will Trump keep Turkey in the F-35 program? The Pentagon is planning on raiding the spare parts budget - which is already 15 years behind schedule! - to pay for removing Turkey from the program. Turkey is officially out of the F-35 fighter program by March 2020: Turkey cannot have the S-400 and the F-35. The Pentagon has started unwinding Turkey's involvement in the F-35 program. Of course, Trump found a way to blame Obama: fscking man up, Trumpster. Lockheed's CEO is stating the Turkish question is being addressed and is confident other customers will buy the F-35s built for Turkey. A refund and details of how Turkey will be removed are up in the air.
South Korea has had two more F-35As arrive in country: its 3rd and 4th out of 40.
South Korea has started designing a light carrier for the F-35B.
South Korea is moving forward with its F-35B acquisition.
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