LITENING Targeting Pod Completes Initial Flight Testing on U.S. Navy Super Hornet
The successful completion of the initial flight testing is a further step towards deploying the LITENING pod to the fleet. The LITENING targeting pod has successfully completed its initial flight…
Brazil Evaluating the M-346FA as a Key Player in the Modernization of its Defense
Leonardo is preparing to make a strong entry into the Latin American market by presenting the M-346 as a valid solution to replace Brazil's outdated AMX and A-4 aircraft, with…
Japanese V-22 Osprey Suffers Partial Damage During Take-Off; No Injuries but Tokyo Grounds Tilt-Rotors
The V-22 was taking part in a MEDEVAC/CASEVAC scenario as part of exercise Keen Sword. It lost balance and swung from side to side when it attempted to take off…
First F-35A Lightning II for Finland in Production
The first F-35 Lightning II for the Finnish Air Force, JF-501, is now in production, with roll out expected in 2025. Finland selected the F-35 in 2021 to replace the…
F-35 Joint Program Office Hosts First-Ever International Crash Recovery Training
The U.S. Air Force’s F-35 Joint Program Office recently hosted the first-ever global Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Team Chief Course at Volk Field. From Sept. 8-14, 2024,…
U.S. Air Force Considers ‘Expanded’ Role for B-21 Raider Amid NGAD Review
As part of the review of its future air superiority concept, the U.S. Air Force is evaluating a larger role for the B-21 Raider. The size of the fleet on…
