KAI said its next-generation transport aircraft could be developed by 2031 with maritime patrol and civilian airliner derivatives following later in the decade.

During Phase 1, L3 and Raytheon teams will demonstrate electronic intelligence (ELINT) and communications intelligence (COMINT) sensors under controlled conditions. 

The OEM is hoping that by proving its ability to produce H175 components normally supplied by Chinese industry within Europe, it could comfortably propose a military version—called H175M—to meet the UK’s upcoming New Medium Helicopter (NMH) need. 

Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office have entered talks on a revised delivery schedule that seeks to set a long-term, stable production rate by stretching out the recovery plan for assembly delays imposed by COVID-19 disruptions, company officials said on June 10.

Leonardo has handed over the first of up to 130 TH-73 training helicopters to the U.S. Navy.

The Biden administration’s pick for Air Force Secretary is among the nominations that have been sent to the Senate for confirmation.

Seoul’s requirement calls for a 30,000-40,000 ton carrier that can support up to 16 Lockheed Martin F-35Bs and eight helicopters.

The second of the UK’s two new aircraft carriers has embarked the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for the first time.