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27 December

Air

An ULTRA Long Endurance Uncrewed Aerial System is seen grounded on what appears to be a military runway. The drone is shaped like a sleeker aircraft, with a thin body, tail, and pair of wings. It's painted a light grey color. The background is a clear blue sky, with a lot of orange light on the left side of the image, probably caused by the rising of the sun.

US Air Force Grants $49M Long-Endurance Drone Deal

DZYNE has signed a $49-million US Air Force contract to continue developing low-cost, military-grade capabilities to boost the US unmanned fleet's endurance and propulsion.

27 December

Air

Two new F-15EX fighter jets, EX3 and EX4, arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on Dec. 20, 2023. EX3 and EX4 are the Air Force’s newest fighter jets and have updated features such as the cockpit pressure monitor and warning system and an ultra-high frequency antenna for satellite communications. The 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will conduct developmental and operational tests on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft

The US Air Force has received two F-15EX Eagle II strike aircraft as part of a $1.2-billion contract signed with Boeing in 2020.

26 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Begins Climate Chamber Tests of T-7 Red Hawk Training Jet

The US Air Force will commence climate chamber testing of its new T-7 Red Hawk supersonic advanced trainer aircraft in Florida.

22 December

Air

Slovenia's first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft.

Rojoef Manuel

Slovenia Accepts First C-27J Spartan Aircraft From Leonardo

Leonardo has delivered Slovenia’s first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft at the Cerklje ob Krki airfield in Brežice.

22 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Says Developed Tech to Disguise Missiles as Civilian Planes

China claims to have developed a new technology that makes its cruise missiles look like ordinary passenger planes on an enemy radar screen.

21 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Downsizing Black Hawk Helicopter Fleet: Report

The US Army will begin downsizing its fleet of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters as it prepares for the arrival of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.

20 December

Technology

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an EA-18G Growler prepare to launch

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Build Next-Gen EW Prototype for US Navy Super Hornets

Raytheon has received a contract to produce a next-generation electronic warfare prototype for the US Navy’s Super Hornet fighter aircraft.

15 December

Air

A grey stealth fighter jet is seen flying in front of a shoreline during sunset. A lighthouse close to the white cliff face is seen over the horizon. The sky is a warm orange color.

Juster Domingo

Italy, Japan, UK Sign Deal Bolstering Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Program

Italy, Japan, and the UK have agreed to further strengthen their shared goal of developing the next generation of stealth fighters.

11 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Unveils First Belgian Air Force F-35A Fighter Jet

Lockheed Martin has introduced the first F-35A Lightning II stealth multirole aircraft for Belgium in Fort Worth, Texas.

8 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Italian Air Force to Train Swedish Fighter Pilots for 10 Years in Nordic First

The Italian Air Force will train Swedish fighter pilots over the coming decade as part of a recent agreement between the two allied nations.

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