The Pentagon had planned to buy 55 F-35s in fiscal year 2016, however, two government officials told Bloomberg that the Department of Defense is now seeking permission to buy 57 aircraft.
USN discovered issue with JHMCS training after Super Hornet crashed
The U.S. Navy discovered that none of the 17 squadrons based at NAS Oceana put their pilots through a recommended computer-based course on using the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) during its investigation into the crash of a Super Hornet last year.
Continue reading “USN discovered issue with JHMCS training after Super Hornet crashed”
USAF to downgrade T-X specs
USAF Secretary Deborah Lee James indicated that her service will downgrade the requirements for the upcoming T-X advanced jet trainer contest in order to save costs.
Continue reading “USAF to downgrade T-X specs”
P-8A to get sub-hunting UAV
HT to Military Aerospace. The U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research has awarded $8.9 million to BAE Systems to develop an unmanned aerial vehicle that will hunt for submarines after launching from the P-8A.
USAF C-17 damaged by engine fire
A C-17 was starting up its third engine on Jan. 7 when its tailpipe caught fire and caused $300,000 in damage. Hit the source for the photo of the fire.
Continue reading “USAF C-17 damaged by engine fire”