US Air Force: Global U-2 Flying Operations Not Impacted by recent crash
The United States Air Force announced that worldwide flying operations for the U-2 have not been impacted as a result of a recent crash on Sept. 20.
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Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First Japan Air Self Defense Force’s F-35A
Senior Japanese and U.S. government officials joined Lockheed Martin to celebrate the roll out of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force F-35A Lightning II
US, Japan rescue squadrons save downed pilot
The pilot was able to eject from the aircraft before the crash and landed in the cold waters of the Pacific, where he waited for rescue.
Lockheed Martin’s Legion Pod Completes First F-15C Flight Test
Lockheed Martin’s Legion Pod completed its first flight test on an F-15C aircraft, successfully demonstrating its ability to provide long-range detection and tracking of airborne threats for the U.S. Air Force.
Boeing invited to bid for Air Force One replacement
On September 12, the Air Force officially requested a proposal from Boeing to complete detailed design, modification, test and fielding of two aircraft that will provide presidential worldwide airlift support starting in the 2024 timeframe. A third production representative aircraft is still under consideration for future procurement. The request acts upon the authorization received from … Read more
First C295W for Brazilian Air Force makes its maiden flight
The first of the Airbus C295W that the Brazilian Air Force ordered, configured specifically for search and rescue missions, has made its maiden flight.
Lockheed Martin expands F-16 repair center support with Derco Aerospace
Lockheed Martin is partnering with Derco Repair Services to expand its Global Supply Chain Services and support to F-16 operators worldwide. The company recently named Derco Repair Services as an authorized F-16 Hologram repair center. The Lockheed Martin Hologram designation is only awarded to repair and overhaul facilities that meet or exceed strict quality assurance … Read more
Boeing reveals first two aircraft for U.S. Air Force T-X Competition
Boeing and its partner Saab AB will use their two production T-X aircraft, revealed today, to show the U.S. Air Force the performance, affordability, and maintainability advantages of their approach.
Final MH-60R SEAHAWK delivered to Royal Australian Navy
Lockheed Martin, together with the U.S. Navy, ceremonially delivered the 24th, and final, MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopter to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The hand-over occurred during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s purpose-built logistics and maintenance facility in Nowra which will house and maintain the new fleet. The ceremony was attended by representatives from Lockheed … Read more
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Algerian Ministry of National Defence to establish Joint Venture
The agreement foresees the establishment of a joint company to produce light and medium weight category helicopters at an industrial site in Aïn Arnat.