Fuel Testing Starts on First F-35 Lightning II Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing Aircraft
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | baesystems.com

Fort Worth, Texas, United States. - BAE Systems has begun testing the fuel system for the F-35 Lightning II short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant, in an important milestone in the System Development and Demonstration phase of the F-35 programme.

Air Force general: F-22s could deploy to Guam, Pacific next year
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | signonsandiego.com

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – The top U.S. Air Force commander in the Pacific said the service will likely deploy the world's most advanced fighter jet, the F-22, to Guam or another location in the region next year after it sets up a squadron of the new planes in Alaska.

BAE Systems Receives Collier Trophy for F-22 Electronic Warfare Role
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | BAE Systems

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States. — BAE Systems is among members of the F-22 Raptor industry team to receive the National Aeronautic Association’s 2006 Robert J. Collier Trophy. The award is America’s most prestigious recognition for aeronautical and space innovation.

New Milestone on F-35 Lightning II Programme
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | BAE Systems

Samlesbury, United Kingdom. – BAE Systems has started assembly of the aft fuselage for the first “optimised” conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) F-35 Lightning II – the world’s first stealthy, supersonic multi-role fighter.

IAF's Su 30 MKI To Be Pitted Against RAF's Eurofighter Typhoons
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | india-defence.com

The Indian Air Force's frontline Sukhoi-30MKI air superiority aircraft will cross swords with next generation fighters during the upcoming Indo-UK joint fighter exercises to be held in England early next month.

Hungary to probe Gripen deal
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | thelocal.se

Hungary will probe alleged improprieties in a 2001 tender for fighter jets that was awarded to the Anglo-Swedish consortium BAE Systems and Saab, Defence Minister Imre Szekeres said Monday.

First Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker Begins Final Assembly
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | Northrop Grumman

LE BOURGET, France, June 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) first KC-30 Tanker will begin final assembly this week, reflecting the industrial team's commitment to the U.S. Air Force's KC-135 replacement program.

UK Taranis UAV Passes First Major Milestone
Posted on: Mon Jun 18th, 2007 | BAE Systems

Warton, United Kingdom. - The 124 million Pound Taranis Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) technology demonstrator programme, led by BAE Systems, has reached a major milestone with the design of the autonomous systems now finalised.