Lockheed Martin chief Lockheed Martin that several parts on the F-35B were failing faster than predicted. Continue reading “LM CEO: F-35B parts are failing faster than predicted”
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Netherlands request GBU-39 SDB
The U.S. Congress has been notified by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency Jul. 26 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Netherlands of 603 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs1.
Wikileaks documents say Taliban may have strong anti-aircraft capabilities earlier than previously thought
Documents released by Wikileaks on Sunday suggest that the Taliban may have shot down a Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan in 2007 using a MANPAD. Continue reading “Wikileaks documents say Taliban may have strong anti-aircraft capabilities earlier than previously thought”
Canada and Sikorsky reached agreement on CH-148
Sikorsky has avoided paying penalties for being late with the CH-148 program but will have to deliver aircraft with full mission systems in 2012. Continue reading “Canada and Sikorsky reached agreement on CH-148”
CF-18 crash pilot says Martin Baker is his new best friend
The Canadian fighter pilot who managed to eject from his CF-18 last week during an air show practice said in a statement that he considers Martin Baker is his new best friend. Continue reading “CF-18 crash pilot says Martin Baker is his new best friend”