BAE Systems: keeping F-22 Raptor electronic warfare mission systems ready and relevant
BAE Systems has received a five-year contract from Lockheed Martin to sustain the AN/ALR-94 advanced digital electronic warfare (EW) system for the F-22 Raptor.
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Lockheed Martin conducts first fight in U-2 Dragon Lady avionics tech refresh
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady’s Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program.
USAF: AI-enabled XQ-58A Valkyrie accomplishes tactical testing
The United States Air Force demonstrated artificial intelligence-enabled air combat during a successful launch of an XQ-58A Valkyrie.
US F-16 jets arrive in Romania for NATO Air Policing
Four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets arrived at Fetesti Air Base in Romania on September 22, 2023 to further enhance NATO Air Policing in the Black Sea region.
USAF demonstrates breakthrough mobile MQ-9A satellite launch, recovery package
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa achieved a significant technological proof of concept for the MQ-9A Reaper’s Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P).
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider continues progression to flight test
The U.S. Air Force announced that the B-21 Raider has commenced engine runs as part of its ground test program at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, California, facility.
Raytheon delivers first B-52 AESA radar to Boeing
Raytheon delivered the first B-52 active electronically scanned array radar (AESA) to Boeing for the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.
BAE Systems and L3Harris deliver first EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the USAF
BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies delivered the first of 10 EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force.
Boeing: F-15EX completes 1st phase of integrated testing
The Boeing F-15EX recently completed the first phase of its initial operational test and evaluation (IT&E) program with the launch of an AGM-158 JASSM.
Rolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for the B-52J by end of year
Rolls-Royce announced that it is on track to complete initial F130 engine testing for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the end of the year.
US Air Force, RTX complete first flight test of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon, an RTX business, successfully completed the first flight test of the AIM-120C-8 – the latest international variant of AMRAAM missile.
B-2 Spirit conducts historic hot-pit refueling in Norway
A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a historic hot-pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 29, 2023.