Spirits set to soar over Pacific

Posted at: Wed Oct 17th, 2007

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFPN) -- B-2 Spirits recently deployed here from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., are scheduled to fly their first missions over Guam in mid October as part of a continued bomber presence in the Pacific region.

Global Hawk passes fuel test at 20 degrees

Posted at: Wed Oct 17th, 2007

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 452nd Flight Test Squadron pushed the RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 20 to its fuel system limits during a weeklong starvation test here from Oct. 1 to 4.

EADS delays delivery of A400M by at least 6 months

Posted at: Wed Oct 17th, 2007

Amsterdam, 17 October 2007 | EADS has informed its A400M customers, including OCCAR, of its revised estimate for the first aircraft deliveries schedule. This will affect A400M deliveries to both European and other customer nations. A400M deliveries are now expected to start six months later than ini...

Thailand selects Gripen and Erieye

Posted at: Wed Oct 17th, 2007

In Bangkok, Thailand yesterday the Thai government announced the down-selection of the Saab Gripen new generation fighter, and the Saab Erieye Airborne Early Warning (AEW) system to meet its national defence needs.

Sweden commits to Gripen's future

Posted at: Wed Oct 17th, 2007

In a clear commitment to the future of Gripen, Sweden's Defence Material Administration (FMV) has placed a SEK 3.9 billion ($US 600 million) contract on Saab. The contract is placed to commence the upgrading of 31 Swedish Air Force Gripen̵...

Chain of successes leads to Reaper operations

Posted at: Wed Oct 17th, 2007

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFPN) -- The new MQ-9 Reaper has flown daily missions over Afghanistan since late September.