Appropriators Approve F-22A Multiyear, But Not Foreign Sales

Posted at: Fri Sep 29th, 2006

Congressional defense appropriators have agreed to allow a multiyear contract for F-22A Raptor procurement, but decided against allowing foreign sales of the futuristic fighter after considering otherwise.

F-35 centerpiece for international partnership

Posted at: Fri Sep 29th, 2006

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The F-35 Lightning II aircraft brings new capability to the Air Force, but also serves as a centerpiece for international cooperation. During the Air Force Association's 2006 Air and Space Conference and Technology Ex...

UK To Become 1st Foreign Buyer Of Predator B Drone

Posted at: Fri Sep 29th, 2006

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Pentagon has signed off on the U.K.'s request to buy two Predator-B combat drones in a $77 million deal that would be the first overseas sale of the high-tech system.

Lockheed Gets $1.4 Billion Air Force Pact For F-117 Support

Posted at: Fri Sep 29th, 2006

Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) received a $1,400,000,000 indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity contract with cost-plus-incentive fee as the predominant contract type. However cost-plus-fixed fee, firm-fixed-price, and time and materials may also be used on individual delivery orders a...

Congress Votes Funds For F136 Alternate Engine For the Joint Strike Fighter

Posted at: Fri Sep 29th, 2006

WASHINGTON (AP)--Congress voted to fund a fighter jet engine project in Ohio that President George W. Bush wanted to eliminate. The Senate Friday approved a $448 billion annual budget for the Pentagon, including $340 million for the development of an alternate engine for the ...

Air Force will get new bomber, upgrades to fighters

Posted at: Fri Sep 29th, 2006

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The Air Force is looking to get a "next generation" long-range bomber by 2018, according to the commander of Air Combat Command. During the Air Force Association's 2006 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 27, Gen. Ronald E. Keys, the ACC...