Anti-access Air Defenses: Tracking the Development of Anti-stealth Countermeasures
The introduction of stealth technology into U.S. combat aircraft in the late 1970s, leading to the addition of the F-117 …
JSF
Marine F-35B and F-35C Plans Are Detailed for the First Time
New details have emerged about plans for the “mix” of F-35B and F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) that …
SECDEF Gates Places the F-35B on “Probation”
The F-35B Lightning II short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) version of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was placed on …
F136 Engine Hitting Milestones in Development Effort
The F136 advanced turbofan engine for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will almost certainly have its future …
Despite Setbacks, JSF Achieves Milestones
The JSF program came under increased scrutiny this year, with cost overruns and flight test setbacks regularly making the news …
Front End of the Kill-Chain
On June 4, 2010, a Northrop Grumman-owned BAC 1-11 launched from the company’s ES3 (Electronic Systems) Flight Test Facility at …
Eglin’s 33rd Fighter Wing
On Oct. 14, 2009, Col. David A. Hlatky began a new assignment that will be unique in the U.S. military …
New F-35 Contract Reflects Harris Corp. Growth
Continuing its strategy of growth beyond its long-term leadership in joint tactical radios, Harris Corp. has announced a new contract …
F-35B Makes First Vertical Landing
F-35B BF-1 followed up its first “free air” hover earlier in the week with its first vertical landing yesterday, March …
Vice Adm. David J. Venlet, NAVAIR Commander, Nominated to Lead JSF Program
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced March 16, 2010 that President Barack Obama had nominated Vice Adm. David J. …