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    The world's largest Stratolaunch Roc aircraft ... The world's largest Stratolaunch Roc aircraft has made its maiden flight with a fuelled Talon-A hypersonic glider Roc, the world's largest aircraft, took to the skies for the first time alongside a fully fuelled Talon-A hypersonic aircraft. Stratolaunch wants to use this combination to provide hypersonic technology testing services. yesterday
    Republic of Korea to scrap nearly ... Republic of Korea to scrap nearly $100m F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jet after collision with an eagle An eagle caused nearly $100 million worth of damage to the Republic of Korea Air Force. The bird collided with an F-35 Lightning II. The fifth-generation fighter will be decommissioned. Dec. 5, 2023, 1:03 a.m.
    The B-2 Spirit is the first ... The B-2 Spirit is the first aircraft in U.S. history that can carry the modernised B61-12 thermonuclear bomb The US has officially allowed B-2 Spirit strategic bombers to use B61-12 thermonuclear bombs. This was announced by the National Nuclear Security Administration. Nov. 28, 2023, 6:35 p.m.
    Czechs and Slovaks raise €4.3m for ... Czechs and Slovaks raise €4.3m for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for Ukrainian intelligence The Czech initiative Darek pro Putina announced a fundraiser for a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for the General Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine. Nov. 24, 2023, 2:07 p.m.
    Germany has not yet decided whether ... Germany has not yet decided whether to continue purchasing Eurofighter Typhoon Trance 5 fighter jets Germany does not know whether it will continue to buy Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The purchase plan was adopted by the previous government in spring 2020. Nov. 17, 2023, 10:42 p.m.
    The US Air Force has revealed ... The US Air Force has revealed for the first time in nine years the secret NGAD X-Plane programme that has spurred the development of the sixth-generation fighter jet US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has decided to talk about the secret Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) X-Plane project. It began several years before the development of the sixth-generation fighter. Nov. 17, 2023, 5:57 p.m.
    Germany is likely to block the ... Germany is likely to block the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Turkey Turkey's purchase of European Eurofighter Typhoon fighters is unlikely. This is reported by Bloomberg. Nov. 17, 2023, 2:01 p.m.
    Boeing is ready to increase production ... Boeing is ready to increase production of modernised F-15EX Eagle II fighters if foreign demand increases Boeing plans to deliver six F-15 EX Eagle II fighters to the US Air Force by the end of the first quarter. The company is also preparing to increase production of the aircraft in case of demand from foreign customers. Nov. 17, 2023, 1:26 a.m.
    Pratt & Whitney to receive up ... Pratt & Whitney to receive up to $870 million to maintain engines for B-52 Stratofortress nuclear bombers - US Air Force invests in maintaining readiness The US Air Force has no intention of losing combat readiness, so it is ready for a multi-million dollar investment. As part of this effort, Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a contract to maintain the TF33 engines. Nov. 17, 2023, 1:04 a.m.
    Turkey is in discussions with the ... Turkey is in discussions with the UK and Spain to buy 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets due to another pause in the $20 billion F-16 Fighting Falcon deal Turkey is still unable to acquire fourth-generation fighters. The F-16 Fighting Falcon deal is once again in the air, and Istanbul has decided to try its luck in Europe. Nov. 17, 2023, 12:30 a.m.
    The US Navy wants to equip ... The US Navy wants to equip fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters with new JAGM-F missiles The F-35 Lightning II is ready to carry the new AGM-179 JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile). The US Navy intends to add it to the fifth-generation aircraft's arsenal, along with Hellfire, JASSM and LRASM. Nov. 16, 2023, 11:26 p.m.
    The first four batches of modernised ... The first four batches of modernised F-15EX Eagle II fighters will remain without external fuel tanks but will be able to carry more missiles Boeing is nearing delivery of the first F-15EX Eagle II fighter in its final configuration. It and several dozen more aircraft will not have conformal fuel tanks. Nov. 16, 2023, 10:28 p.m.
    B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew three ... B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew three missions in eight days in the Middle East US forces in the Middle East have been attacked dozens of times this autumn. Against this background, B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew in the region. Nov. 16, 2023, 7:23 p.m.
    Czech volunteers want to buy an ... Czech volunteers want to buy an American UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter for the Ukrainian Armed Forces The Czech initiative Darek pro Putina is going to launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a helicopter for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Nov. 16, 2023, 2:57 p.m.
    NATO buys six E-7A Wedgetail "flying ... NATO buys six E-7A Wedgetail "flying radars" to replace E-3 Sentry aircraft NATO has decided to acquire aircraft equipped with an airborne radio detection and guidance system. The Alliance chose the E-7A Wedgetail. Nov. 16, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
    The B-21 Raider nuclear bomber is ... The B-21 Raider nuclear bomber is able to begin full flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, US Air Force base Last week, the US Air Force was finally able to get the B-21 Raider nuclear bomber into the sky for the first time. The sixth-generation aircraft is ready for full flight tests. Nov. 15, 2023, 11:58 p.m.
    Upgraded F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets ... Upgraded F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets will not violate the baseline schedule despite a one-year delay in deliveries The US Air Force will receive its third F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet a year later than planned. However, the delay will not violate the baseline schedule developed by Boeing and the Pentagon. Nov. 15, 2023, 11:18 p.m.
    The UAE will arm French Rafale ... The UAE will arm French Rafale F4 fighters with a family of 120-500kg Al Tariq precision-guided bombs The United Arab Emirates intends to arm the fourth-generation Rafale F4 fighter jets with locally produced bombs. This was announced by the state-owned conglomerate EDGE GROUP, which includes 25 defence companies. Nov. 15, 2023, 10:36 p.m.
    Taiwan completes modernisation of 142 F-16 ... Taiwan completes modernisation of 142 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Block 70/72 configuration Taiwan's Peace Phoenix Rising programme is coming to an end. It was aimed at modernising the fleet of fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters. Nov. 15, 2023, 9:50 p.m.
    Boeing has launched production of modernised ... Boeing has launched production of modernised AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for Morocco The US has started production of US Apache helicopters for Morocco. This was announced by defence giant Boeing. Nov. 15, 2023, 6:47 p.m.
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