AFRL issues two more contracts for rocket-boosted bunker-buster

Lockheed Martin and MBDA have been given contracts by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for work on a rocket-boosted bunker-buster that can fit inside an F-35.

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C-27J tests refueling with KC-767A

The C-27J is carrying out refueling tests with a Italian KC-767A tanker. So far, the tests were carried out between 10.000 and 20.000 ft. and speeds up to and near 220 kts

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