Aviation News
Raytheon was given a contract on Dec. 28 to supply 160 AIM-9X Block II+ air-to-air missiles to the U.S. Navy, Air Force and the governments of Australia; Israel; and the Netherlands.
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U.S. Navy photo
Continue reading “F-35 operators have started switching to AIM-9X Block II+”
The U.S. Army has been practicing HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) missions over the past few years using USAF C-17s. Now, the Marine Corps are doing the same using their own KC-130Js.
Continue reading “USMC is practicing HIRAIN missions as well”
United Launch Alliance has scrubbed attempts to launch a top-secret reconnaissance payload for the U.S. military for this year.
Graphic: United Launch Alliance
Continue reading “Delta IV Heavy launch of NROL-71 postponed till next year”
The U.S. Air Force F-35 Demonstration Team will be making its North American airshow debut at the Melbourne Air & Space Show on Mar. 30.
Graphic: USAF
Continue reading “USAF F-35 Demo Team to make N. American debut at Melbourne Air & Space Show”
