DARPA has initiated project ArcLight, a program to launch a hypersonic glider using the U.S. Navy’s standard Mk41 vertical launch system (VLS). Continue reading “DARPA wants hypersonic glider fired from Mk41 VLS”
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BAE doesn’t expect RAF to order final tranche of Eurofighter
BAE Systems CEO Ian King said his company’s financial planning assumptions will not take into account the final tranche of Eurofighters to be bought by the RAF.
Former F-16 pilot says 2nd engine for F-35 is must have
Robert Newton, CEO of Newton Consulting & Engineering Inc., a former F-16 pilot and test pilot argues that a second engine for the F-35 is necessary.
Boeing and Eurofighter challenge LM on 5th Gen. fighter tag
Boeing and Eurofighter are questioning whether Lockheed Martin’s labeling of its fighter as fifth-generation are correct.
Russia and China to jointly develop and manufacture heavy-lift helicopter
Russia’s Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said Russia and China will be designing and producing a new heavy-lift helicopter. Continue reading “Russia and China to jointly develop and manufacture heavy-lift helicopter”