Air Warfare Archives

Safran, Hindustan ink deal to develop helicopter engines

The partnership is expected to focus on powering India’s 13-ton multirole helicopter in the making, further promoting the country’s economic initiative Atmanirbhar Bharat, meant to boost self-reliance for domestic industry.

4 years ago
AT&T, 26 other companies join Air Force’s $950 million JADC2 effort

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall considers the buildout of next-generation command and control an imperative, and in recent months called for more tangible, operational results and less arcane experimentation.

4 years ago
New leader takes over at F-35 program office

The program executive officer is responsible for steering one of the most complex and vital programs in the Defense Department, the fifth-generation fighter flown by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as multiple international partners.

4 years ago
South Korean defense agency backs buy of 20 more F-35A jets

A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s preemptive strike strategy Kill Chain, meant to counter North Korean nuclear and missile threats.

4 years ago
US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.

4 years ago
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21

The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter.

4 years ago
Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here’s what we know about Argentina’s progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.

4 years ago
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”

4 years ago
Spain finalizes $2.1 billion deal for 20 Eurofighters to replace old F-18s

Eurofighter had something of a lock on replacing the oldest of Spain’s American-made planes, stationed on the popular tourist island of Gran Canaria. The government in Madrid had cleared the purchase in late 2021.

4 years ago
US Air Force seeks tech sweet spot for Advanced Battle Management System

“Those who have followed this ABMS journey, they’ve probably seen that it’s evolved over time as we learn more,” said Gen. CQ Brown, U.S. Air Force chief of staff.

4 years ago

Safran, Hindustan ink deal to develop helicopter engines

The partnership is expected to focus on powering India’s 13-ton multirole helicopter in the making, further promoting the country’s economic initiative Atmanirbhar Bharat, meant to boost self-reliance for domestic industry.
AT&T, 26 other companies join Air Force’s $950 million JADC2 effort

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall considers the buildout of next-generation command and control an imperative, and in recent months called for more tangible, operational results and less arcane experimentation.
New leader takes over at F-35 program office

The program executive officer is responsible for steering one of the most complex and vital programs in the Defense Department, the fifth-generation fighter flown by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as multiple international partners.
South Korean defense agency backs buy of 20 more F-35A jets

A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s preemptive strike strategy Kill Chain, meant to counter North Korean nuclear and missile threats.
US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21

The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter.
Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here’s what we know about Argentina’s progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”
Spain finalizes $2.1 billion deal for 20 Eurofighters to replace old F-18s

Eurofighter had something of a lock on replacing the oldest of Spain’s American-made planes, stationed on the popular tourist island of Gran Canaria. The government in Madrid had cleared the purchase in late 2021.
US Air Force seeks tech sweet spot for Advanced Battle Management System

“Those who have followed this ABMS journey, they’ve probably seen that it’s evolved over time as we learn more,” said Gen. CQ Brown, U.S. Air Force chief of staff.

Safran, Hindustan ink deal to develop helicopter engines

The partnership is expected to focus on powering India’s 13-ton multirole helicopter in the making, further promoting the country’s economic initiative Atmanirbhar Bharat, meant to boost self-reliance for domestic industry.
AT&T, 26 other companies join Air Force’s $950 million JADC2 effort

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall considers the buildout of next-generation command and control an imperative, and in recent months called for more tangible, operational results and less arcane experimentation.
New leader takes over at F-35 program office

The program executive officer is responsible for steering one of the most complex and vital programs in the Defense Department, the fifth-generation fighter flown by the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, as well as multiple international partners.
South Korean defense agency backs buy of 20 more F-35A jets

A South Korean defense agency has backed the purchase of more F-35A fighter jets as part of the country’s F-X project, which comprises the government’s preemptive strike strategy Kill Chain, meant to counter North Korean nuclear and missile threats.
US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile

The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.
Air Force acquisition chief talks drone wingmen, supply chains, and the B-21

The Air Force is focusing on fielding a drone wingman in time for the Next Generation Air Dominance program reaching IOC by the end of this decade, said Andrew Hunter.
Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here’s what we know about Argentina’s progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.
US Air Force mints program to hone command and control

“In order to fight as joint and coalition forces,” Lt. Col. Steve Wyatt said, “we need to understand each other’s capabilities and limitations, and how each entity operates and communicates.”
Spain finalizes $2.1 billion deal for 20 Eurofighters to replace old F-18s

Eurofighter had something of a lock on replacing the oldest of Spain’s American-made planes, stationed on the popular tourist island of Gran Canaria. The government in Madrid had cleared the purchase in late 2021.
US Air Force seeks tech sweet spot for Advanced Battle Management System

“Those who have followed this ABMS journey, they’ve probably seen that it’s evolved over time as we learn more,” said Gen. CQ Brown, U.S. Air Force chief of staff.

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