What do we mean by ‘sixth generation’ air combat?
Nov 29, 2024 · Curiously, different understandings of ‘sixth generation’ seem to differ according to various nations’ strategic ambitions, informed by geography, and their respective budgets as …
F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon Multi-Role Fighter - Air Force …
Mar 22, 2024 · Lockheed Martin received a $1.85bn contract from the US Government to upgrade 145 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force in October 2012.
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
Mar 8, 2024 · The USAF flew a full-scale flight demonstrator as part of the NGAD programme in September 2020. The modern sixth-generation fighter jet is expected to replace the F-22 …
Predator RQ-1 / MQ-1 / MQ-9 Reaper UAV - Air Force Technology
Sep 2, 2022 · Armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, the MQ-1 is a multi-role platform used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. The UAS can distribute surveillance imagery from …
US DoD report analyses China’s military growth and strategy
Dec 19, 2024 · Despite these advancements, the PLA faces challenges such as commander proficiency, logistics, and urban warfare capabilities. Defense China, Taiwan and Mongolia …
F-35 TR-3 configuration delivery is back on track after delays
Nov 8, 2024 · Lockheed Martin has reached about 90% of the Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3) software and hardware upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II but the prime is nearly back on track …
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National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, Norway
Aug 7, 2023 · The National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a medium-range, network-centric air defence system designed and developed jointly by Raytheon and …
Lockheed Martin advances first Next-Gen OPIR satellite for testing
Dec 12, 2024 · Lockheed Martin Space Missile Warning programmes vice-president Mike Corriea said: “With its persistent, around the clock, watchman-like surveillance, Next-Gen OPIR GEO …
AIM-9X Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile, USA - Air Force Technology
Aug 30, 2024 · The launch of the first AIM-9X missile took place in March 1999. Between 1999 and 2000, 13 separation and control test launches and 12 guided launches were performed …