South Korea will buy 20 more F-35A fighter jets from the United States, as a part of its F-X project focused on acquiring foreign stealth fighter jets from 2023 to 2028.
US and Netherlands agree to share helicopter developments
To better coordinate developments in helicopter capabilities, the U.S. and Netherlands signed an agreement to allow for greater sharing of technology.
House authorizes training for Ukrainian pilots to use US aircraft
The House approved $100 million in funding to train Ukrainian pilots to use U.S. aircraft as part of the National Defense Authorization Act it passed 329-101 this week.
US Marine Corps successfully tests Iron Dome-based air defense
Iron Dome maker Rafael said in a statement that the test results were in line with prior simulations done by Marine Corps analysts.
American MV-22 Ospreys move to Australian ship for RIMPAC exercise
Australian amphibious ship Canberra is working through integration issues with as many kinds of foreign aircraft as it can — including taking the unprecedented step of embarking a pair of U.S. MV-22 Ospreys for three weeks during RIMPAC 2022.
Norway to buy Raytheon’s Stormbreaker smart bomb for F-35 fleet
The country has already begun efforts to integrate the network-enabled munition on its F-35 fleet, and the head of Norway’s F-35 project office said in a July 18 statement the weapon will play an important role in helping the country begin initial operations for its Joint Strike Fighter fleet.
Czech Republic selects F-35 as next fighter jet
The aircraft are to replace the 14 Saab JAS 39 Gripens currently operated by the Czech military, making the country the second Eastern European ally after Poland to order Lockheed Martin’s fighters.
UK aviation sustainability mandates could bolster US defense sector
Companies at the Farnborough Airshow this week are highlighting their investments in aviation sustainability, and executives say that while much of this work is driven by U.K. government requirements, it will have ripple effects across business areas.
Ceiling fan vs air con in Spain: Which offers the better price-coolness ratio?
When Spain’s scorching summer temperatures come along, you need to look at all the possible ways of keeping cool. The big question is will a ceiling fan do the job well enough or is the extra cost of air-conditioning worth it?
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