Sikorsky’s X2 technology demonstrator has made its final flight and will be retired. The aircraft clocked a total of 22 hours with 23 flights.
First F-35 arrives at Eglin AFB
Eglin Air Force Base has received its first F-35, AF-9, on Thursday. A total of 59 F-35s are to be delivered to Eglin.
AN/AAR-60 MILDS to protect Korean Utility Helicopter
Cassidian will deliver a first batch of 24 of its AN/AAR-60 MILDS (Missile Launch Detection System) systems for the Korean Utility Helicopter.
Turkish T-37 crashed, both pilots killed
A Turkish T-37 jet crashed shortly after take-off from the Cigli air base on Thursday afternoon.
AIM-9X Block II achieves milestone C
The AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missile has been approved to enter low rate initial production. Block II updates include updates for the guidance unit electronic circuit card assemblies, battery, and the fuze.