Lockheed Martin awarded contract Lockheed Martin has secured a $270 million contract with the US Air Force to upgrade the F-22 Raptor with cutting-edge infrared defensive sensors. The contract marks a significant step in modernising the advanced stealth fighter to ensure its readiness against
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During recapitalisation programme The United States Air Force (USAF) faces the dual challenge of maintaining operational readiness for the bomber and land-based missile elements of America’s nuclear triad while simultaneously working to modernise and replace these platforms. This ambitious recapitalisation task, which the US government mandates, was highlighted by
Tanker represents new era in air-to-air refuelling Boeing has won a $2.38 billion contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers, marking a crucial milestone in developing and expanding the US military’s aerial refuelling capabilities. The addition of these 15 tankers ensures that the USAF will be well-equipped to meet […]
AFWERX evaluation in progress Archer Aviation, a leading company in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has delivered its inaugural Midnight aircraft to the US Air Force (USAF) as part of an AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142 million. The delivery follows the US Department of Defence’s endorsement of Midnight’s military […]
US Air Force, Navy, and Army deployment The United States Air Force, Navy, and Army have geared up to underscore the enduring alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom with an impressive lineup of aircraft at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow. Scheduled from July 22 to July 26, 2024, in Hampshire, UK, this […]