F-35 nations prize spare parts, as US dismisses kill-switch angst
Concerns have grown in Europe about the extent to which Washington could exercise control over F-35 fleets globally.
Air Warfare
Space Force commander fired after email DOD says ‘undermined’ JD Vance
"The concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base," the fired commander wrote.
Dassault CEO strikes dark tone on Europe’s sixth-gen fighter progress
Trappier's view contrasts with that of Airbus, which cited "strong progress" in a statement.
What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five years
Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.
Leonardo refutes Russian bones in M-346 trainer aircraft design
The company is responding to a British tabloid brouhaha that claimed the M-346 aircraft has a Russian origin.
F/A-XX could be the Navy’s last piloted fighter, bring greater range
The Air Force awarded a contract to Boeing to build its sixth-generation jet, dubbed the F-47, and the Navy's award could come soon.
Compass Call electronic-attack plane makers eye overseas market
The State Department last year approved a $680 million Compass Call sale to Italy, and other nations are interested in the electronic attack planes.
In first, Marine, Air Force pilots fight as joint force at Navy JSE
The inter-service training at the Joint Simulation Environment is expected to become standard this spring.
Could this device help catch Osprey clutch problems before disaster?
Gear and clutch problems in the Osprey have killed more than a dozen troops in recent years, leading to groundings of the tilt-rotor aircraft.
US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continue
The U.S. continues to strike Houthi militants, who have targeted Israel and American ships in the region.
US approves sale of F-16s to the Philippines in $5.5bn weapons package
The move follows U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines last week and comes ahead of the annual, joint Balikatan exercise.
Italy looks to fighter friend Japan for a new maritime-patrol plane
Rome could buy the Japanese Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to tackle hostile submarines in the Mediterranean, a possible break from U.S. suppliers.
Air Force secretary nominee pledges to focus on nuclear modernization
Air Force Secretary nominee Troy Meink said he would review the report on the LGM-35A Sentinel that followed its severe cost projection overruns.
Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion
Officials said they will start working with industry this summer.
Denmark signals plan to join European air refueling pool, buy tankers
Refueling fighter aircraft en route is a prerequisite for Denmark to fly missions far from home, in the Arctic and Northern Atlantic, officials said.
Boeing wins contract for NGAD fighter jet, dubbed F-47
The Air Force said Boeing's F-47 will fly by the end of President Trump's administration.
US Air Force returns from Antarctica after summer mission accomplished
New planes, same finicky weather at one of the world's most remote research spots.
