U.S. Air Force: Mobile Aircraft Arresting System installed at RAF Fairford to support Ramstein Flag 2025
RAF Fairford has received a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) for the first time, ahead of Exercise Ramstein Flag 2025.
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U.S. Air Force advances VENOM programme to test autonomous capabilities on modified F-16s
The U.S. Air Force has marked a milestone in its VENOM (Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model) programme, as the final F-16 Fighting Falcon scheduled for autonomous modification arrived on 1 April.
F-22 and F-35 pilots conduct first joint Marine Corps–Air Force training in Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment
For the first time, U.S. Marine Corps F-35 pilots and U.S. Air Force F-22 pilots trained together as a joint combat force in the Navy’s Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
Authentic F-16C jet sounds coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator through 177th Fighter Wing collaboration
With this collaboration, users of Microsoft Flight Simulator can expect an unprecedented level of audio realism when flying the F-16C.
Luke Air Force Base marks final U.S. F-16 flight as transition to F-35 begins
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base flew its final F-16 Fighting Falcon sortie on 24 March, officially concluding the U.S. Air Force’s use of the aircraft at the Arizona base.
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First U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter jet inducted into European maintenance depot in Italy
The U.S. Air Force inducted its first F-35 Lightning II aircraft into the Euro-Mediterranean Airframe Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and Upgrade (MRO&U) facility in Cameri, Italy.
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NGAD programme: DARPA X-planes laid the groundwork for the F-47 fighter jet
Boeing and Lockheed Martin developed two experimental X-planes under DARPA contracts as part of efforts to reduce risk for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform.
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Lockheed Martin responds to NGAD contract loss after boeing selected for U.S. Air Force programme
Lockheed Martin, which previously developed the F-22 and F-35 fighters, expressed disappointment at not being selected for the NGAD programme.
NGAD platform to offer advanced range, lethality and adaptability, says Boeing
Boeing has been awarded a major contract by the United States Air Force to design, develop and deliver the military’s next-generation fighter aircraft.
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U.S. Air Force unveils designations for next-generation uncrewed fighter prototypes
On 3 March, the U.S. Air Force announced the official designation of two prototype uncrewed fighter aircraft under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme.
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General Allvin outlines F-47 fighter jet development under Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme
The United States Air Force has awarded the contract for its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, officially naming the new fighter jet the F-47.
Boeing secures contract to develop F-47, America’s next-generation fighter jet
The United States Department of Defense has awarded aerospace giant Boeing a USD 20 billion contract to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme.
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