The UK’s first F-35 rolls out of Lockheed Martin’s factory in Fort Worth, Texas, in the US in 2011. (Lockheed Martin)
Lockheed Martin expects to deliver 100–120 F-35s in 2023, down from an earlier projection of 147–153 aircraft because of delays in developing the fighter jet’s Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade, according to company officials.
Lockheed Martin delivered 50 F-35s in the first half of 2023, all of which were in the earlier TR-2 configuration, company chairman, president, and CEO Jim Taiclet told analysts during an 18 July earnings call.
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The US Coast Guard could potentially save hundreds of millions of dollars by procuring Offshore Patrol Cutters through block buys, the Congressional Research Service says. (US Coast Guard)
A block buy of Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) could save the US Coast Guard (USCG) a significant amount of money, according to the US Congressional Research Service (CRS).
The global air defense horizon is witnessing an emerging silhouette, the Russian S-550, destined to dominate the skies and change the rules of air and space combat.
The mysterious S-550: The new Ace up the Sleeve of Russian air defense
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu revealed a hidden card two years ago like a seasoned gambler. In the midst of a series of pronouncements about the S-350 and S-500 air defense systems, he introduced an obscure contender, the S-550.
North Korea is reportedly detaining an active duty U.S. Army soldier after he illegally crossed the Demilitarized Zone during a tour. Private 2nd Class Travis King, age 23, was being escorted back to the United States for disciplinary action after being released from a South Korean prison where he was held on charges of assault. King was released by his escorts at customs but managed to evade airport security in Seoul before joining a DMZ tour group. U.S. military officials told CBS that he crossed into North Korea “willfully and without authorization.
The Air Force is running low on money for bonuses and permanent change of station moves.
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Lockheed Martin has announced a significant technological feat: the successful communication between the advanced PAC-3 MSE interceptor and the AN/SPY-1 radar, an essential component of the Aegis weapons system. This progression represents a move towards a robust air and missile defense capability aimed at protecting naval forces against multifaceted threats.
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With the Ukrainian counteroffensive going slower than anticipated because of deeply dug-in, heavily-mined Russian defenses causing personnel and equipment losses, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday Kyiv promised additional deliveries of armor and artillery pieces.
Ukraine’s allies will “continue to provide platforms,” Austin said during a press conference following the 14th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
The modernization of this incomparable aerial monster was carried out due to fatigue deterioration in the turbine blades.
The complete renovation of the imposing twin F119 engines of the American F-22 Raptor has been completed after a painstaking and costly operation of 21 million dollars. A significant failure in the turbines prompted this exhaustive and necessary procedure.
Unraveling the complexity of upgrading the F-22 Raptor
The modernization of this incomparable aerial monster was carried out due to fatigue deterioration in the turbine blades.
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The Senate Armed Services Committee has called for a review of “aerospace warning and control mission and procedures” as handled by North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). This command employs a layered defense network that includes radars, satellites, and fighter aircraft in both the United States and Canada to identify aircraft and other aerial objects and determine the appropriate response.
The Department of Defense’s enterprise cloud capability could help the Pentagon integrate international partners and allies into its efforts to connect all of the armed forces’ sensors and shooters under a single, unified network. But only if the Pentagon can get over some technical and policy hurdles first, Brian Hermann, director of cybersecurity and analytics at the Defense Information Systems Agency, said Tuesday.