Lockheed Martin advances first Next-Gen OPIR satellite for testing
Dec 12, 2024 · Lockheed Martin Space Missile Warning programmes vice-president Mike Corriea said: “With its persistent, around the clock, watchman-like surveillance, Next-Gen OPIR GEO will add strength, reliability and resiliency to the Space Force’s future missile warning, tracking and defense architecture.”
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
Mar 8, 2024 · The USAF flew a full-scale flight demonstrator as part of the NGAD programme in September 2020. The modern sixth-generation fighter jet is expected to replace the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft beginning in 2030.
F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon Multi-Role Fighter - Air Force …
Mar 22, 2024 · Lockheed Martin received a $1.85bn contract from the US Government to upgrade 145 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force in October 2012.
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ALTIUS-600 Small Unmanned Aircraft System - Air Force Technology
Apr 28, 2021 · ALTIUS-600 drone’s flight tests. In March 2021, an ALTIUS-600 drone was successfully air-launched from Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie long-range combat unmanned aerial vehicle’s (UAV) internal weapons bay for the first time in a test conducted by Area-I, Kratos, and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground test …
Su-35 Flanker-E Multirole Fighter - Airforce Technology
Apr 9, 2021 · Su-35 Flanker-E Multirole Fighter. The latest version of the Sukhoi Su-35, Su-35BM (bolshaya modernizatsiya – big modernisation), is an advanced capability multirole air superiority fighter developed from the Su-27.
Predator RQ-1 / MQ-1 / MQ-9 Reaper UAV - Air Force Technology
Sep 2, 2022 · Armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, the MQ-1 is a multi-role platform used for armed reconnaissance and interdiction. The UAS can distribute surveillance imagery from synthetic aperture radar, video cameras and a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) in real-time both to the front-line soldier and to the operational commander, or …
The GCAP sixth-generation fighter must not be misunderstood
Dec 19, 2024 · Elon Musk has, in recent weeks, taken to his platform X (formerly Twitter) to complain about the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II programme. The F-35 is no stranger to criticism, but Musk’s complaints – as well as his perceived ignorance on the matter – have invoked much ire from aviation analysts and enthusiast communities alike, even prompting a response from Lockheed Martin itself.
Model 437 Vanguard Technology Demonstrator, US - Air Force …
Sep 11, 2024 · The Model 437 Vanguard has been used to showcase the digitally-engineered wings produced by its parent entity. The maiden flight of the aircraft was realised in August 2024, a mere 21 months post the commencement of its intricate design process.
US DOD unveils strategy to bolster defences against UAS
Dec 6, 2024 · The plan encompasses various domains, characteristics, missions, and timeframes. It complements several DoD projects, including the creation of the Joint Counter-Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Office, the formation of a Warfighter Senior Integration Group to address immediate operational demands, and the initiation of the Replicator 2 project.