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Republic of Korea to acquire additional F-35 aircraft in $5.06 billion deal

Posted on September 14, 2023 by alert5

In a significant move to bolster its defense capabilities, the Republic of Korea is set to acquire a fleet of additional F-35 aircraft and related equipment in a deal valued at approximately $5.06 billion. The approval for this Foreign Military Sale, which includes up to twenty-five F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft, along with twenty-five Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engines to be installed and an additional engine as a spare, was granted by the U.S. State Department.

Photo: RoKAF

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Raytheon delivers first AESA radar for B-52 Radar Modernization Program

Posted on September 13, 2023 by alert5

In a significant milestone for the United States Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program, Raytheon has successfully delivered the first Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar to Boeing. This state-of-the-art radar system is poised to enhance the B-52’s capabilities, ensuring its mission readiness for decades to come.

Photo: Boeing

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Boeing gets $474.5 million contract to integrate EPAWSS on F-15JSI

Posted on September 12, 2023 by alert5

Boeing has clinched a significant contract worth $474.5 million from the Pentagon, marking a major development in the defense industry. This contract, awarded to Boeing’s St. Louis, Missouri facility, is set to bolster the capabilities of Japan’s F-15 Japan Super Interceptor program.

Graphic: Boeing

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First three F-16s for 706th Aggressor Squadron have arrived in Nellis AFB

Posted on September 11, 2023 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s 706th Aggressor Squadron, which had its mission changed in May, has just taken delivery of its first 3 of 18 F-16 fighters.

Roll out of Slovak Republic’s first F-16 Block 70

Posted on September 8, 2023 by alert5

Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies, has proudly unveiled the first F-16C Block 70 fighter aircraft for the Slovak Republic. The official rollout ceremony took place at the Lockheed Martin facility located in Greenville, South Carolina. This significant event was honored by the presence of Martin Sklenár, the Minister of Defence for the Slovak Republic.

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