Beale grounds Global Hawk

Posted at: Thu Dec 14th, 2006

The Air Force has stopped Global Hawk flights from Beale Air Force Base after pilots briefly lost contact with the unmanned aircraft during its first operational flight mission over the United States, a base spokesman said Wednesday.

Norway demands better returns on JSF contract

Posted at: Thu Dec 14th, 2006

Aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin needs to offer Norwegian industry improved terms before Norway is willing to sign a production agreement with the US for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).