by JVanDomelen | Mar 9, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
The US Air Force is accepting suggestions for the proposed name of the B-21 from members of the US Air Force active duty force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and their dependents, members of the US Air Force Civil Service and US Air Force retirees.For full...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 8, 2016 | Featured, Sea, Submarine
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Navy christened its newest Virginia-class attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787), Saturday, March 5, during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. The ceremony is available to view at...
by JVanDomelen | Mar 4, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
A new jet designed to train fighter pilots is turning heads with its unique look. The SR-10 jet trainer has forward-swept wings, making the plane more maneuverable in flight. Developed by the Russian KB SAT design bureau, the SR-10 has its wings pointed forward at a...
by JVanDomelen | Feb 5, 2016 | Air, Featured, Fixed Wing
SEATTLE, January 29, 2016 – Boeing will further equip the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with maritime patrol capabilities, building 20 more P-8A Poseidon aircraft following a $2.5 billion U.S. Navy order announced yesterday. The contract, for Lot 7...
by JVanDomelen | Dec 18, 2015 | Featured, Land, Track
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $92.2 million contract to upgrade M1A2 System Enhancement Package (SEP) v2 Abrams tanks to the M1A2 SEP Version 3 (v3) configuration. General...