Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford completes its largest aircraft embarkation
With Carrier Air Wing 8 embarked, American supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford logged significant milestones this week during Post Delivery Test and Trials operations at sea.
Bell Boeing delivers 400th V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
The Bell Boeing V-22 team recently delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22 for U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.
Supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt completes carrier qualifications
American aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and Carrier Air Wing 11 have completed carrier qualifications, say the U.S. Navy.
US deploys F-35A jets to the Middle East
For the third time in 12 months, the United States has deployed F-35A Lighting jets into combat.
MC-130J drops palletised weapons in test of ‘Arsenal Plane’ concept
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command successfully released simulated palletised munitions in three airdrops from an MC-130J Commando II, a multi-mission combat transport and special operations tanker.
BAE selected for DARPA Squad X programme
Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide key autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities for DARPA's Squad X programme.
Northrop Grumman builds ‘Very Lightweight Torpedo’ for US Navy
Northrop Grumman say it has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S. Navy.
BAE conduct first tactical ground-launch test of APKWS rockets
BAE have completed trials of APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system.
Cobham receives US Air Force B-1 oxygen contract
UK firm Cobham has been awarded a three year maintenance contract by Tinker Air Force Base to overhaul Cobham supplied B-1 oxygen system components.
American warship fires laser weapon
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle with a Solid State Laser in an exercise, say the U.S. Navy.
