Zelenskyy: Europeans Submit ‘Powerful’ F-16 Offer To Ukraine
“I am very happy with the information I received from some countries. It was a serious, powerful offer,” Zelenskyy said.
steve.trimble@… Tue, 06/06/2023 - 19:00
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Denmark Plans Defense Spending Increase To Answer Ukraine War
Denmark has joined the growing list of European nations expected to increase its defense spending in response to Russia’s invasion of parts of Ukraine.
michael.stearn… Mon, 06/05/2023 - 13:44
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Proposed Bill Would Block U.S. Air Force Squadron Cuts

By Brian Everstine Jun 02, 2023
The proposal is called the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2023, introduced last month.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Hermeus Receives First Pratt Engine For Hypersonic Darkhorse

By Guy Norris Jun 01, 2023
Aircraft startup Hermeus received the first military turbofan that will be integrated into the engine core for the hypersonic Darkhorse uncrewed aerial system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Menendez: Turkey Allowing Sweden Into NATO Won’t Change F-16 Stance

By Brian Everstine May 31, 2023
U.S. officials have repeatedly met with Turkish officials in recent months to try to get Ankara to support Sweden’s push to join NATO.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Ukraine Wants 48 F-16s From Western Air Forces

May 26, 2023
“Four squadrons of F-16s (48 aircraft) are exactly what we need to liberate our country from the aggressor,” Ukraine's defense ministry tweeted May 26
Aircraft & Propulsion

Denmark, Netherlands To Lead Ukraine F-16 Training

By Brian Everstine May 25, 2023
Denmark and the Netherlands will lead a group effort to train Ukrainian pilots on Lockheed Martin F-16s following a green light from the U.S.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Thailand Air Force Explains U.S. Rejection Of F-35 Sale

By Chen Chuanren May 25, 2023
The Royal Thai Air Force has provided an explanation for a recent report that the U.S. had rejected Thailand’s proposal to acquire Lockheed Martin F-35As.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Western Fighter Pledge Prompts Ukrainian Air Force Revamp

By Steve Trimble May 24, 2023
A promised supply of Western fighter jets has prompted a comprehensive review within Ukraine’s air force of its structure, training and logistics needs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

F-16s To Ukraine Will Take Several Months, Kendall Says

By Brian Everstine May 23, 2023
While the U.S. and its partners have agreed to start training Ukrainian pilots on Lockheed Martin F-16s, the jets’ delivery will take several months.
Budget, Policy & Operations

U.S. To Help Train Ukrainian Pilots On F-16s

By Brian Everstine May 19, 2023
President Joe Biden said May 19 that the U.S. supports an international effort to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s and other fourth-generation fighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Letters From Our Readers, May 22, 2023

May 19, 2023
Readers write about hydrogen fuel cells, F-16 tech, Artemis III spacesuits. Plus: Behind the Scenes at Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan Testbed 80 facility.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

European Coalition Forming Around Supply Of F-16s To Ukraine

By Tony Osborne May 18, 2023
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunk and Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte will be working to build an "international coalition" to provide Ukraine with combat air support.
Budget, Policy & Operations

DARPA Receives X-65 Designation For Active Flow Experiment

By Steve Trimble May 16, 2023
A new DARPA aircraft designed by Aurora Flight Sciences to experiment with active flow control technology has been designated the X-65.
Aircraft & Propulsion

U.S. Air Force Stands Up New F-16 Aggressor Unit

By Brian Everstine May 15, 2023
The U.S. Air Force has stood up a fourth aggressor squadron, comprising older, fourth-generation aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Romania Set To Retire MiG-21 Fleet Amid F-16 Fighter Transition

By Tony Osborne May 15, 2023
Romania will end operations with its Mikoyan MiG-21 LanceR fleet on May 15, transitioning its fighter fleet to secondhand Lockheed Martin F-16s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

UK To Provide Flight Training To Ukrainian Pilots

By Tony Osborne May 15, 2023
The training program is part of a new round of military aid being provided as Kyiv gears up for its counteroffensive against Russia’s invasion.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Sale Of F-16s To Turkey Could Spur Senate Retaliation, Menendez Says

By Steve Trimble May 10, 2023
The remarks show that Menendez does not expect the White House to approve the sale of F-16s to Turkey in an exchange for Sweden's NATO membership.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Czechs Mull L-159 Fleet Donation To Ukraine

By Steve Trimble May 10, 2023
The single-engine L-159 can carry guns, missiles and bombs, but falls short of the speed, agility and payload of Ukraine's preferred fighter: the F-16.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Wilsbach Picked To Lead USAF’s Air Combat Command

By Brian Everstine May 04, 2023
U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach has been tapped to be the next commander of the service’s Air Combat Command.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Taiwan F-16V Deliveries Delayed By A Year

By Chen Chuanren May 04, 2023
Taiwan’s ministry of national defense has revealed that the delivery of the first of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters will be delayed for nearly a year.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Slow Development Programs Pressure Mercury Systems’ Margins

By Matthew Fulco May 03, 2023
Mercury Systems had a respectable fiscal 3Q, but overshadowing the performance was significant pressure on margins tied to slow-moving development programs.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Turkey F-16 Upgrade Sent To Congress For Review

By Steve Trimble Apr 17, 2023
U.S. agencies approved new software features, including the automatic ground collision avoidance system, and a new data link for Turkey's F-16s.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

Slovakia Completes MiG-29 Transfers To Ukraine

By Tony Osborne Apr 17, 2023
Slovakia has completed deliveries of its surplus Mikoyan MiG-29 combat aircraft to Ukraine, the country’s defense ministry has confirmed.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Romanian Officials Speed Up F-35 Procurement Plans

By Tony Osborne Apr 17, 2023
After decades of hints, Romania’s defense council blesses the purchase of the fifth-generation fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion