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Su-34
Jun 3, 2019 - 8:20 AM
Sukhoi’s S-70 UCAV flew for the first time recently and should the government order the type, production of it could replace that of the Su-34 fighter.
Golden Eagles on ramp
Jun 3, 2019 - 8:11 AM
The Royal Thai Air Force is upgrading its T-50TH fleet to an enhanced standard to take over the role carried out by the aging L-39 Albatros
F-35A
May 28, 2019 - 2:31 PM
Fifth-generation fighters are due to replace Poland's Soviet-era survivors
Gripen E
May 27, 2019 - 7:37 AM
The program for a new-generation Gripen program is accelerating with a third aircraft shortly to fly and production ramping up.
F-35B
May 25, 2019 - 3:35 AM
The first deployment by UK F-35s to Cyprus will not involve combat operations, says the RAF.
P-3C Orion
May 24, 2019 - 11:58 AM
An acquisition of just one Orion would significantly boost maritime patrol capability in a region of growing tension.
Tactical Boost Glide flight system
May 24, 2019 - 4:30 AM
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin share in more than $3 billion in U.S. contracts for hypersonic weapons development.
DC-3s over Hudson
May 22, 2019 - 6:30 AM
The DC-3s will participate in the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Bell V-280 in flight
May 21, 2019 - 11:10 AM
Bell said its V-280 tiltrotor has completed the Army's low-speed agility tests.
HH-60W
May 21, 2019 - 6:01 AM
The HH-60W is to replace the Air Force's aging HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet.