Defense Department plans to request more F-22s
Posted on: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 | star-telegram.com

To replace fighters lost in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Department of Defense plans to acquire more F-22 Raptors, according to a letter written by Deputy of Defense Gordon England to Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.).

BAE Systems Awarded First F-35 Production Contract
Posted on: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 | BAE Systems

BAE Systems has been awarded its first F-35 Low Rate Initial Production full funding contract worth over 25M.

Lockheed Receives $1.4 Billion Contract for 17 C-130J's for Canada
Posted on: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 | Lockheed Martin

MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 16 -- Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with the Government of Canada valued at $1.4 billion for the purchase of 17 C-130J Super Hercules airlifters and related equipment and services.

Switzerland invites Gripen team to bid for F-5 Tiger replacement
Posted on: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 | gripen.com

The Gripen team is delighted to be invited by the Swiss authorities to meet Switzerland’s future combat aircraft needs.

4 new pilots begin F-22 training
Posted on: Thu Jan 17th, 2008 | AFPN

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFPN) -- The first Air Force pilots selected to fly the F-22 Raptor without previous fighter experience entered the 63rd Fighter Squadron for the Raptor Lead-in course Jan. 14 here.