United States Military Aviation

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GA ASI MQ NEXT concept (proposal to replace Reaper).

GA-ASI Plans To Fly Large UCAV Demonstrator | Aviation Week Network

A stealthy flying wing aircraft powered by a hybrid diesel-electric engine will be built and flown by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. by 2026.

aviationweek.com

 

[Fatalis]

US Army is planning to have around 12 systems of IFPC Increment 2. It will be based on AIM-9X. They are also planning to have a new interceptor for later versions.

I don't understand one thing, why can't they use NASMAS or ESSM for the future capability? And if they need longer range better to go with SM-2.

 

[BMD]

The Compelling Case For AUKUS Developing A Loyal Wingman Drone

AUKUS presents an incredible opportunity to build huge numbers of common collaborative drones that can fight with 4th and 5th gen fighters.

www.thedrive.com

 

[RISING SUN]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1633946828436799489

 

[BMD]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653035932734599172

View: https://twitter.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/1653035932734599172?s=20

 

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Air Force program for new F-35 missile will knock out at least one prime in FY24 - Breaking Defense

Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program has funded prototyping work with three short-term contracts first issued last year to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris and Northrop Grumman.

breakingdefense.com

 

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[RISING SUN]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1668281523374800907

 

[BMD]

New High-Speed Propulsion System Paves Way for Hypersonic Flight up to Mach 16

A team of researchers developed a hypersonic reaction chamber for jet engines.

interestingengineering.com

The team's new system would allow for air travel to reach speeds of Mach six to 17 using the power of an oblique detonation wave, which is stationary and stabilized.

 

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https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/attachments/det-6-cc_javorsek-animal-bio_june-2022-pushed-28-april-23_1-pdf.703016/

 

[BMD]

DARPA’s LongShot drone program reaches final demonstration and test phase

DARPA has awarded General Atomics a $94 million contract to complete the third and final phase of the agency’s effort to develop armed, air-launched drones.

defensescoop.com

 

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Latest AMRAAM variant completes final test firing

The final shot was one of several used to prove out the various air-to-air capabilities of the weapon on both Air Force and Navy aircraft

www.eglin.af.mil

The AIM-120D3 is the latest AMRAAM variant. Featuring improved electronics & a new signal processor, it is designed to be more survivable against countermeasures. D3-SIP will introduce additional enhancements through end of the decade. USAF alone plans to field >2K AIM-120D3's.

 

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https://warriormaven.com/global-security/will-the-x-37b-become-a-us-space-force-armed-robotic-space-attack-drone

Will the X-37B Become a US Space Force Armed Robotic Space Attack Drone?​

 

[Rajput Lion]

https://warriormaven.com/global-security/will-the-x-37b-become-a-us-space-force-armed-robotic-space-attack-drone

Will the X-37B Become a US Space Force Armed Robotic Space Attack Drone?​

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Damn! This is literally entering 'star wars' realms. Exotic tech like this is what keeps USA ahead of all its rivals. Impressive.

 

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[Fatalis]

I always feel that the US Army enjoys the most from the inputs of US Air Force and US Navy. It gets best of both the services.

 

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USAF Tests Palletized Munition System In Pacific | Aviation Week Network

The U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command (AMC) has conducted a successful test of the Rapid Dragon pallet system.

aviationweek.com

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1683940741507325952

 

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Successful B-21 Test Moves Bomber Closer to First Flight, Still on Track for 2023

The B-21 successfully underwent a “power-on” test, and Northrop executives expect a low-rate production contract and first flight in 2023.

www.airandspaceforces.com

 

[Fatalis]

Northrop Grumman Bails On Next Generation Fighter Competition

Northrop Grumman has decided to focus on other opportunities, among them is the Navy's own 6th generation fighter program.

www.thedrive.com

As previously mentioned that USAF will procure around 200 NGAD. It is also going to procure close to 1100 F-35 against the expected 1780.

Does it means the USAF is going with a new 4.5 gen fighter to fill the numbers? As stated by the SecDef sometimes back.