Bids are in for U.S. Navy's UCAS-D

Posted at: Mon Apr 2nd, 2007

The U.S. Navy is finally accepting proposals for stealthy unmanned combat aerial system (UCAS) vehicles that can demonstrate a capability to operate from carriers. The technology, if eventually embraced and purchased, could alter how carrier aviation is employed by extending the reac...

Milestone: Hand-over of First Aft Fuselage of F-35B STOVL

Posted at: Mon Apr 2nd, 2007

Work on a multi billion pound contract is to pass a major milestone at defence giant BAE Systems' base in Lancashire. A special ceremony will be held at the company's Samlesbury site, near Preston, on Tuesday to mark the hand-over of the first aft fuselage for the latest model of the ...

F-35 Will Bring 5TH Generation Capability to Navy

Posted at: Mon Apr 2nd, 2007

CRYSTAL CITY, Va., April 2 -- The United States Navy's first stealth fighter -- the F-35 Lightning II -- will bring tremendous improvements in combat capability, operational flexibility and overall force efficiency, a Lockheed Martin official and former ...