USAF Takes Steps To Cool F-22’s Avionics in Hot Climates
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 | defensenews.com

The U.S. Air Force is working to extend the amount of time that its new F-22 fighter can spend on the ground readying for a mission in hot climates such as Iraq and Afghanistan, service officials said.

Norway denies deal to buy Lockheed's F-35 jet
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 | marketwatch.com

STOCKHOLM (MarketWatch) -- The Norwegian Ministry of Defense on Friday denied it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Lockheed Martin Corp.'s (LMT) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

NASA Gives Green Light for July 1 Discovery Launch
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 |

NASA senior managers on Saturday cleared the Space Shuttle Discovery for a July 1 flight to the International Space Station.

Fledgling US missile shield largely unproven
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 | washingtonpost.com

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Reports that North Korea is preparing to test fire a long-range missile have drawn renewed scrutiny of U.S. efforts to build a reliable system to intercept such missiles, which is still not fully working.

India, Russia to sign fighter jet swap deal
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2006 | hindustantimes.com

India and Russia are expected to sign a deal on swapping 18 older Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets in service with the Indian Air Force for the latest version of the aircraft.