Northrop weighs new capabilities for B-2 after successful test
A B-2 Spirit’s successful release of a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range weapon during a flight test last year could pave the way for the stealth bomber to one day…
Lockheed, Pentagon claim they’re reining in F-35 sustainment costs
After years of criticism over sustainment costs of the F-35 fighter, Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon on Wednesday said they are seeing progress in driving down the bill, and they…
Taliban asks US to return Afghan army helicopters
The Taliban regime has asked the United States to hand over helicopters that were once intended for the Afghan army. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Defense Minister of the Taliban regime, which…
Boeing receives order for eight more 767 freighter jets from UPS
Boeing Co said on Monday package delivery giant United Parcel Services Inc had placed an order for additional eight 767 freighter jets. The new order will bring UPS’ 767 freighter…
Army demos aerial jammer amid push to catch up in electronic warfare
Image: (John Higgins/DVIDS) A little more than a month after disclosing that gaps in the U.S. military’s electronic warfare toolkit are causing him to lose sleep, Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo…
Texas lawmakers ask Kendall to reopen contest for STARCOM HQ
Credit: STARCOM Twitter page The 36-member Texas congressional delegation wants Kendall to reopen the bid process to allow all 50 states to compete, not just those with Space Force bases.…
INCIDENT | Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 engine cowling ripped off during landing
Part of the engine cowling was ripped from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER during an emergency landing at Seattle International Airport (SEA) on August 22, 2022. The aircraft, registered as…
Upgraded UH-60 ‘V’ Black Hawk model completes initial operational test
Image: Nathaniel Letson/US Army The testing took place under “realistic battlefield conditions” and five UH-60V’s completed a total of 200 flight hours, the Army says. The US Army’s upgraded UH-60V…
US Army selects AeroVironment to replace RQ-7 Shadow drone
Image : The US Army The United States Army has awarded AeroVironment with an $8 million contract to acquire the first Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS), the Jump 20.…
Airline unions urge carriers not to resume buybacks when bailout ban ends this fall
The largest U.S. airlines are making money again. Labor unions don’t want them to spend it on stock buybacks. A condition of the $54 billion in federal aid that airlines…