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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
Ukraine lessons helped drive acquisition of RADA, Leonardo DRS chief says

The merged companies hope to become a market leader in force protection and integrated multi-domain systems.

4 years ago
France requests Switchblade loitering munition to fill ‘urgent’ capability gap

The French Army has started the process of quickly procuring American-made loitering munitions as part of a longer-term effort to field remotely operated weapon systems, according to officials.

4 years ago
Manned-unmanned teaming at core of French Army’s future helicopter programs

As the French Army moves ahead to field three new rotary-wing platforms by 2025, the ability to partner those systems with autonomous and semiautonomous technology will be a gamechanger, a senior military official said.

4 years ago
Rafael pitches latest Spike variant for US Army’s long-range weapon for helos

Israeli defense company Rafael is offering its sixth-generation Spike NLOS munition, unveiled at Eurosatory, for a forthcoming U.S. Army competition, with plans for U.S.-based production if chosen.

4 years ago
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill

This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.

4 years ago
US Air Force’s ‘flying car’ coming to an exercise near you

The Air Force is gearing up for Agility Prime’s first procurements in 2023, and is getting ready to start fielding the innovative eVTOL aircraft.

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.
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.
Ukraine lessons helped drive acquisition of RADA, Leonardo DRS chief says

The merged companies hope to become a market leader in force protection and integrated multi-domain systems.
France requests Switchblade loitering munition to fill ‘urgent’ capability gap

The French Army has started the process of quickly procuring American-made loitering munitions as part of a longer-term effort to field remotely operated weapon systems, according to officials.
Manned-unmanned teaming at core of French Army’s future helicopter programs

As the French Army moves ahead to field three new rotary-wing platforms by 2025, the ability to partner those systems with autonomous and semiautonomous technology will be a gamechanger, a senior military official said.
Rafael pitches latest Spike variant for US Army’s long-range weapon for helos

Israeli defense company Rafael is offering its sixth-generation Spike NLOS munition, unveiled at Eurosatory, for a forthcoming U.S. Army competition, with plans for U.S.-based production if chosen.
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill

This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
US Air Force’s ‘flying car’ coming to an exercise near you

The Air Force is gearing up for Agility Prime’s first procurements in 2023, and is getting ready to start fielding the innovative eVTOL aircraft.

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.
Ukraine lessons helped drive acquisition of RADA, Leonardo DRS chief says

The merged companies hope to become a market leader in force protection and integrated multi-domain systems.
France requests Switchblade loitering munition to fill ‘urgent’ capability gap

The French Army has started the process of quickly procuring American-made loitering munitions as part of a longer-term effort to field remotely operated weapon systems, according to officials.
Manned-unmanned teaming at core of French Army’s future helicopter programs

As the French Army moves ahead to field three new rotary-wing platforms by 2025, the ability to partner those systems with autonomous and semiautonomous technology will be a gamechanger, a senior military official said.
Rafael pitches latest Spike variant for US Army’s long-range weapon for helos

Israeli defense company Rafael is offering its sixth-generation Spike NLOS munition, unveiled at Eurosatory, for a forthcoming U.S. Army competition, with plans for U.S.-based production if chosen.
A-10 retirements, more Air Force F-35s in Senate defense policy bill

This could finally break a years-long impasse between the Air Force and Congress over the iconic attack plane.
US Air Force’s ‘flying car’ coming to an exercise near you

The Air Force is gearing up for Agility Prime’s first procurements in 2023, and is getting ready to start fielding the innovative eVTOL aircraft.

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