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Old, weak landing gear springs led to a B-2’s $10M skid off the runway
The B-2’s pilots fought to keep the bomber centered on the runway as the landing gear collapsed, but it ultimately skidded onto the grass.
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Full weapons tester report highlights F-35 availability, software problems
“The F-35 did not suddenly become a more reliable aircraft in 2021,” Dan Grazier of the Project on Government Oversight wrote. “It takes extraordinary effort to keep the fleet operating even close to the required levels.”
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‘Not brain science:’ Here’s how the Ukraine fighter swap could work
While the politics surrounding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine are complicated, experts say the technical and logistical difficulties involved can be surmounted and should not stand in the way of getting a deal done.
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US Air Force’s view of ‘near-peer’ Russia unchanged by war in Ukraine
Russia’s failure to swiftly overrun Ukraine has shown Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall that Russia remains a “near-peer” nation.
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What should be the United States’ next move on hypersonic tech?
In early February, executives from more than a dozen defense firms gathered virtually with top Pentagon leaders, including the defense secretary. At stake: the future of hypersonic weapons, one of the most hyped, debated and costly weapons initiatives in years.
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Congress nixes Air Force plans to buy hypersonics this year after test failures
“ARRW still has to prove itself,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
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Guard, Reserve would get 20 more C-130J transport aircraft under budget deal
The added C-130Js account for the bulk of the extra aircraft procurement spending lawmakers added to the administration’s original budget request.
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F-35 production decision won’t come until end of fiscal 2023 — at least
If the testing process were to slip further, “there’s not a lot of leeway” to reach a decision on full-rate production by the end of fiscal 2023, Lt. Gen. Eric Fick said.
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Jolly Green II rescue helicopter on track for operational tests this month
Sikorsky’s HH-60W Jolly Green II has multiple improvements to make it safer in a crash and collect information on where the rescue needs to take place.
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Modern design technique gives 60-year-old B-52s new lease on life
The B-52’s current engines, which date back to the early 1960s, are soon reaching the end of their life spans and must be replaced.
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Old, weak landing gear springs led to a B-2’s $10M skid off the runway
The B-2’s pilots fought to keep the bomber centered on the runway as the landing gear collapsed, but it ultimately skidded onto the grass.
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Full weapons tester report highlights F-35 availability, software problems
“The F-35 did not suddenly become a more reliable aircraft in 2021,” Dan Grazier of the Project on Government Oversight wrote. “It takes extraordinary effort to keep the fleet operating even close to the required levels.”
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‘Not brain science:’ Here’s how the Ukraine fighter swap could work
While the politics surrounding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine are complicated, experts say the technical and logistical difficulties involved can be surmounted and should not stand in the way of getting a deal done.
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US Air Force’s view of ‘near-peer’ Russia unchanged by war in Ukraine
Russia’s failure to swiftly overrun Ukraine has shown Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall that Russia remains a “near-peer” nation.
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What should be the United States’ next move on hypersonic tech?
In early February, executives from more than a dozen defense firms gathered virtually with top Pentagon leaders, including the defense secretary. At stake: the future of hypersonic weapons, one of the most hyped, debated and costly weapons initiatives in years.
-
Congress nixes Air Force plans to buy hypersonics this year after test failures
“ARRW still has to prove itself,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
-
Guard, Reserve would get 20 more C-130J transport aircraft under budget deal
The added C-130Js account for the bulk of the extra aircraft procurement spending lawmakers added to the administration’s original budget request.
-
F-35 production decision won’t come until end of fiscal 2023 — at least
If the testing process were to slip further, “there’s not a lot of leeway” to reach a decision on full-rate production by the end of fiscal 2023, Lt. Gen. Eric Fick said.
-
Jolly Green II rescue helicopter on track for operational tests this month
Sikorsky’s HH-60W Jolly Green II has multiple improvements to make it safer in a crash and collect information on where the rescue needs to take place.
-
Modern design technique gives 60-year-old B-52s new lease on life
The B-52’s current engines, which date back to the early 1960s, are soon reaching the end of their life spans and must be replaced.
-
Old, weak landing gear springs led to a B-2’s $10M skid off the runway
The B-2’s pilots fought to keep the bomber centered on the runway as the landing gear collapsed, but it ultimately skidded onto the grass.
-
Full weapons tester report highlights F-35 availability, software problems
“The F-35 did not suddenly become a more reliable aircraft in 2021,” Dan Grazier of the Project on Government Oversight wrote. “It takes extraordinary effort to keep the fleet operating even close to the required levels.”
-
‘Not brain science:’ Here’s how the Ukraine fighter swap could work
While the politics surrounding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine are complicated, experts say the technical and logistical difficulties involved can be surmounted and should not stand in the way of getting a deal done.
-
US Air Force’s view of ‘near-peer’ Russia unchanged by war in Ukraine
Russia’s failure to swiftly overrun Ukraine has shown Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall that Russia remains a “near-peer” nation.
-
What should be the United States’ next move on hypersonic tech?
In early February, executives from more than a dozen defense firms gathered virtually with top Pentagon leaders, including the defense secretary. At stake: the future of hypersonic weapons, one of the most hyped, debated and costly weapons initiatives in years.
-
Congress nixes Air Force plans to buy hypersonics this year after test failures
“ARRW still has to prove itself,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
-
Guard, Reserve would get 20 more C-130J transport aircraft under budget deal
The added C-130Js account for the bulk of the extra aircraft procurement spending lawmakers added to the administration’s original budget request.
-
F-35 production decision won’t come until end of fiscal 2023 — at least
If the testing process were to slip further, “there’s not a lot of leeway” to reach a decision on full-rate production by the end of fiscal 2023, Lt. Gen. Eric Fick said.
-
Jolly Green II rescue helicopter on track for operational tests this month
Sikorsky’s HH-60W Jolly Green II has multiple improvements to make it safer in a crash and collect information on where the rescue needs to take place.
-
Modern design technique gives 60-year-old B-52s new lease on life
The B-52’s current engines, which date back to the early 1960s, are soon reaching the end of their life spans and must be replaced.
