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S. Korea, US to Launch Joint Air Drills with F-35B Stealth Jets

S. Korea, US to Launch Joint Air Drills with F-35B Stealth Jets

SEOUL — South Korea and the United States will kick off large-scale air drills involving U.S. F-35B stealth jets later this month, Seoul officials said Tuesday, as they seek to sharpen their deterrence against potential North Korean provocations.

The drills are set to take place over South Kore…

Airbus ‘Cargo Copter’ Tested During Military Exercise

Airbus ‘Cargo Copter’ Tested During Military Exercise

A sub-scale demonstrator of a future Airbus multi-mission unmanned aerial vehicle demonstrated its capabilities during a large robotic exercise organised last month by the Portuguese Navy and NATO, which brought together military forces, universities and selected industry partners.

By taking part…

British A400 Finally Delivered After Test Bed Hiatus

British A400 Finally Delivered After Test Bed Hiatus

On Thursday 22nd of September, UK received MSN56, its 21st Aircraft. Delivery of this aircraft is different from other aircraft because some years ago, when the aircraft went out from FAL, it wasn’t delivered to the UK.

After the signature of a contract amendment, Airbus used it as a development…

US Air Force Completes 72-Hour KC-135 Endurance Mission

US Air Force Completes 72-Hour KC-135 Endurance Mission

FAIRCHILD AFB, Wash. — Two KC-135 Stratotankers simultaneously conducted 72-hour single-aircraft endurance missions, demonstrating multi-day tanker mission generation capabilities, Oct. 4-7.

For more than 72 hours, the aircraft only landed to refuel, change crews, and service engine oil while …

Air Force Department Releases Annual Acquisition Report

Air Force Department Releases Annual Acquisition Report

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Department of the Air Force released its Fiscal Year 2021 Acquisition Report Oct. 14, which reviews the overall management of more than 50 of the largest acquisition programs.

The report offers another level of transparency between the Department and taxpayers, offering ins…

US Army Begins Fielding RQ-28 Small Reconnaissance Drones

US Army Begins Fielding RQ-28 Small Reconnaissance Drones

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Soldier Unmanned Aircraft Systems Product Office successfully fielded the newest Soldier unmanned system to the Small UAS Master Trainer Schoolhouse at Fort Benning, Georgia, in early September.

According to Maj. Joshua K. McMillion, short range reconnaissance assis…


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