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The F-22 imperative
The loss of an F-22 Raptor during a training flight on May 15 serves as a wake-up call regarding the size of the Raptor inventory.
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Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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Italy defense minister commits to F-35 after calls to suspend program
Lorenzo Guerini said he “confirmed that the program would continue,” after calls from Italy’s Five Star party to halt F-35 purchases for a year to pay for a coronavirus rebound.
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US Air Force looks to up-gun its airlift planes
Two demonstrations of a new “palletized munitions” concept have shown promise, an Air Force general said.
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Boeing begins involuntary layoffs, but defense biz to remain mostly untouched
Only about 100 of the more than 6,000 Boeing workers to be laid off this week will come from its defense division.
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Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet
The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.
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The inside story of two supersonic flights that changed how America operates the F-35
Day-to-day restrictions on supersonic flight won’t stop pilots from pushing the F-35 to the limits in combat, an F-35 test pilot tells Defense News.
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Lawmakers order an investigation of KC-46 technical flaws
Congress wants deeper insight into the KC-46 program
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Indian Air Force restructures $17 billion fighter jet program
The Indian Air Force is overhauling its plan to induct 114 medium-weight multirole fighters, with a senior service official saying the aircraft will be built in India with significant foreign technology transfer and no foreign procurement.
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After two crashes within days, Eglin announces safety pause
“The events over the past few days remind us that the defense of our country can be a dangerous business,” Brig. Gen. Scott Cain said.
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The F-22 imperative
The loss of an F-22 Raptor during a training flight on May 15 serves as a wake-up call regarding the size of the Raptor inventory.
-
Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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Italy defense minister commits to F-35 after calls to suspend program
Lorenzo Guerini said he “confirmed that the program would continue,” after calls from Italy’s Five Star party to halt F-35 purchases for a year to pay for a coronavirus rebound.
-
US Air Force looks to up-gun its airlift planes
Two demonstrations of a new “palletized munitions” concept have shown promise, an Air Force general said.
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Boeing begins involuntary layoffs, but defense biz to remain mostly untouched
Only about 100 of the more than 6,000 Boeing workers to be laid off this week will come from its defense division.
-
Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet
The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.
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The inside story of two supersonic flights that changed how America operates the F-35
Day-to-day restrictions on supersonic flight won’t stop pilots from pushing the F-35 to the limits in combat, an F-35 test pilot tells Defense News.
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Lawmakers order an investigation of KC-46 technical flaws
Congress wants deeper insight into the KC-46 program
-
Indian Air Force restructures $17 billion fighter jet program
The Indian Air Force is overhauling its plan to induct 114 medium-weight multirole fighters, with a senior service official saying the aircraft will be built in India with significant foreign technology transfer and no foreign procurement.
-
After two crashes within days, Eglin announces safety pause
“The events over the past few days remind us that the defense of our country can be a dangerous business,” Brig. Gen. Scott Cain said.
-
The F-22 imperative
The loss of an F-22 Raptor during a training flight on May 15 serves as a wake-up call regarding the size of the Raptor inventory.
-
Images reveal Singapore jets equipped with reconnaissance pods — a capability thought missing for 15 years
Defense News has been given access to several images of different F-16D Block 52 Fighting Falcons in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, revealing the aircraft are equipped with Elbit Condor 2 Long Range Oblique Photography systems on their centerline station.
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Italy defense minister commits to F-35 after calls to suspend program
Lorenzo Guerini said he “confirmed that the program would continue,” after calls from Italy’s Five Star party to halt F-35 purchases for a year to pay for a coronavirus rebound.
-
US Air Force looks to up-gun its airlift planes
Two demonstrations of a new “palletized munitions” concept have shown promise, an Air Force general said.
-
Boeing begins involuntary layoffs, but defense biz to remain mostly untouched
Only about 100 of the more than 6,000 Boeing workers to be laid off this week will come from its defense division.
-
Three European air forces approve performance benchmarks for next-gen fighter jet
The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.
-
The inside story of two supersonic flights that changed how America operates the F-35
Day-to-day restrictions on supersonic flight won’t stop pilots from pushing the F-35 to the limits in combat, an F-35 test pilot tells Defense News.
-
Lawmakers order an investigation of KC-46 technical flaws
Congress wants deeper insight into the KC-46 program
-
Indian Air Force restructures $17 billion fighter jet program
The Indian Air Force is overhauling its plan to induct 114 medium-weight multirole fighters, with a senior service official saying the aircraft will be built in India with significant foreign technology transfer and no foreign procurement.
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After two crashes within days, Eglin announces safety pause
“The events over the past few days remind us that the defense of our country can be a dangerous business,” Brig. Gen. Scott Cain said.



