Sukhoi Su-57: A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet for the Russian Air Force
Feb 26, 2021 · Sukhoi Su-57 – A significant boost to Russian air combat capabilities. The Sukhoi Su-57 is a stealth-capable multi-role fifth-generation fighter jet being developed for the Russian Air Force.
US Air Force’s F-35 JSE likely to reach IOC in 2025
Dec 6, 2024 · The US Air Force, alongside Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and the Navy, is accelerating the development and integration of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) technology, aiming to surpass the capabilities of adversaries.. The JSE, a simulated battlespace designed for training on fifth-generation aircraft like F-35 joint strike fighter, is predicted for initial operational capability ...
AH-64A/D Apache Attack Helicopter - Airforce Technology
The Apache is a twin-engined army attack helicopter developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It entered service with the US Army in 1984 and has been exported to Egypt, Greece, Israel, the Netherlands, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the UK.
AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, US - Air …
Sep 15, 2023 · AIM-120 AMRAAM development. The AMRAAM is a joint USAF and USN programme led by the US Air Force. The conceptual phase of the programme was completed in February 1979 when Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon were selected as preferred contractors by the USAF to continue into the validation phase.
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
Mar 8, 2024 · The USAF flew a full-scale flight demonstrator as part of the NGAD programme in September 2020. The modern sixth-generation fighter jet is expected to replace the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft beginning in 2030.
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Air Force news covering the latest stories in air defence technology, new aircraft, pilot technologies and trends in global air warfare and security.
Hypersonics: Global Defence Technology 149
Oct 16, 2024 · This latest issue of Global Defence Technology once more brings you all the insight and analysis into the technologies, policies, and influencing factors in the defence space.. Hypersonic missile technology is advancing as global powers look to determine whether such a capability can provide a qualitative edge.
Raytheon expand capacity to build the Hypersonic Attack Cruise …
Oct 3, 2024 · The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Raytheon, a subsidiary of the US defence prime RTX, a $73m deal to enhance its manufacturing capacity to produce the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM).. These funds come under the aegis of the ‘Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract’ (EWAAC).
F-15EX Fighter Jet, US - Air Force Technology
May 30, 2024 · The F-15EX provides the capability to carry a large number of missiles in support of the F-35 aircraft and to provide firepower for destroying threats detected by the F-35 during combat operations. The USAF completed the initial operational test and evaluation for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) in April 2024.
F-35 TR-3 configuration delivery is back on track after delays
Nov 8, 2024 · Lockheed Martin has reached about 90% of the Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3) software and hardware upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II but the prime is nearly back on track to delivering the full capability after some delays.. The aerospace prime began deliveries of the first TR-3 configured F-35s on 19 July 2024. At the time, the company said it expected to produce at a rate of 156 units per year ...