Lockheed Martin Delivers F-35 with Long Awaited TR-3 Software Upgrade
The Technology Refresh-3 is the backbone for the Block 4 upgrades, needed for newer weapons, sensors, data processing and target acquisition capabilities. The F-35 JPO (Joint Program Office) and Lockheed…
Frecce Tricolori’s Spectacular North American Tour Reaches Midpoint
The 2024 tour marks the team’s return to North America after more than 30 years, reminiscent of their “Columbus” mission in 1992 and the first USA-Canada tour in 1986. While…
Italian Air Force Seeks New Replacement For KC-767 Tankers
After suspending the acquisition of the KC-46 Pegasus, Italy is now looking again for a new tanker, possibly from another vendor. A couple of weeks after halting the acquisition of…
B-2 Stealth Bomber Demoes QUICKSINK Low Cost Maritime Strike Capability During RIMPAC 2024
The U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit carried out a QUICKSINK demonstration during the second SINKEX (Sinking Exercise) of RIMPAC 2024. This marks the very first time a B-2 Spirit has…
Introducing ‘Rage’, The Latest B-1B To Be Resurrected From The ‘Boneyard’
Another B-1B was pulled from storage at AMARG and recalled back to duty to bring the BONE fleet back to 45 total Lancers. B-1B Lancer 86-0115 "Rage" is one of…
Leonardo Announces M-346 Block 20 Capability Enhancement Programme
The upgrade will involve the aircraft’s core avionics, navigation/identification, mission equipment and ground training capabilities, in order to meet modern training and operational requirements. Leonardo has just announced at Farnborough…
