Author name: Defence Industry Europe

Stavatti Aerospace has presented the SM-39 Razor as an independent proposal for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance effort, informally known as F/A-XX, intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in the 2030s. Program assumptions published in January 2026 call for at least 600 aircraft at USD 85 million each—USD 51 billion total—with deliveries planned for 2031–2037 and a training system that includes 50 mission simulators.

Stavatti Aerospace outlines SM-39 Razor concept as independent candidate for U.S. Navy’s NCAD F/A-XX fighter program

Stavatti Aerospace has presented the SM-39 Razor as an independent proposal for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance effort, informally known as F/A-XX, intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in the 2030s.

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A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield. The exercise evaluated the unit’s ability to generate aircraft in a simulated contested environment under austere conditions, requiring the use of Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear at varying levels.

U.S. Air Force: Dragon Shield Exercise tests U-2 intelligence aircraft launch readiness in contested conditions at Beale

A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield.

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