News of January 17, 2008
Defense Department plans to request more F-22s
Posted at: Thu Jan 17th, 2008
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 at: Thu Jan 17th, 2008
BAE Systems has been awarded its first F-35 Low Rate Initial Production full funding contract worth over 25M.
The contract will see the company deliver the aft fuselage and empennage (vertical and horizontal tails) as well as key mission and vehicle systems for two Conventional Take O...
Lockheed Receives $1.4 Billion Contract for 17 C-130J's for Canada
Posted at: Thu Jan 17th, 2008
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 at: Thu Jan 17th, 2008
The Gripen team is delighted to be invited by the Swiss authorities to meet Switzerland’s future combat aircraft needs.
Gripen International has received a formal invitation from armasuisse, the Swiss defence material administration, to submit initial bids for the supply of ...
4 new pilots begin F-22 training
Posted at: Thu Jan 17th, 2008
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.
