GAO Slams F-22 Costs, Urges Congress To Oppose Bulk Buy
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | money.aol.com

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The Government Accountability Office on Tuesday slammed Lockheed Martin Corp.'s (LMT) F-22 stealth fighter and urged Congress to block a proposed long-term purchase contract, according to a new unreleased report obtained by Dow Jones Newswires.

Ship-based interceptor to be tested off Kaua'i
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | honoluluadvertiser.com

A sea-based missile defense test flight will take place today off Kaua'i amid reports North Korea may be prepping to test-fire a long-range missile over the Pacific.

Israel Air Force Chief Procurement Officer: F35 will replace F16
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | globes.co.il

The Israel Air Force (IAF) is completing its plan to replace its fleet of combat jets, transport planes, and helicopters, ahead of the IDF headquarters workshop for the formulation of its Keshet five-year plan.

U.S. military to beef up its presence on Guam
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | starbulletin.com

The U.S. military has an arsenal of weapons on Guam that could be used against any potential aggressor, a key Air Force official said yesterday as North Korea apparently was preparing to test a missile that could reach the United States.

Boeing says F-15 fighter crash won't affect S. Korea contract
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | stltoday.com

South Korea was shocked this month when one of its newly minted F-15K fighter jets crashed and killed two pilots just months after the plane rolled off Boeing Co.'s St. Louis production line.

USAF: C-5M Super Galaxy Will Save $20 billion
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | af.mil

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFPN) -- Thirty-eight years after the C-5 Galaxy made its maiden flight on June 30, 1968, it marks another significant milestone. At Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., on Monday, June 19, the upgraded C-5M made its first flight right on schedule.

Gripen Completes Meteor missile Firings Tests
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | gripen.com

An important stage in the Meteor missile programme was reached today when the second Air Launched Demonstration (ALD) firing took place.

Northrop Begins Assembly of EA-18G Growler
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2006 | irconnect.com

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 20, 2006 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has begun assembling the first production center and aft fuselage for the U.S. Navy's EA-18G Growler, the service's next-generation electronic attack aircraft due to begin replacing the venerable EA-6B Prowler by the end of...