News of June 17, 2009
F-35 officials define sortie rates for flight test
Posted at: Wed Jun 17th, 2009
Flight International's correspondant Stephen Trimble reports that Lockheed and the US government have disclosed new details about the F-35 Lightning II's flight-test program schedule.
Since the first flight was achieved, Dec. 2006, 100 sorties have been completed by three aircraft. ...
Northern Edge 2009: military training in the 'Last Frontier'
Posted at: Wed Jun 17th, 2009ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines have come together to hone their warfighting capabilities during the largest military training exercise in Alaska. Approximately 9,000 servicemembers will take part in exercise Northern Edge 2009 June 15-26...
Boeing Committed to Funding F-15 Silent Eagle Development
Posted at: Wed Jun 17th, 2009
PARIS, June 17, 2009 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will dedicate funding to further development of the F-15 Silent Eagle program, with the goal of a flight demonstration in the third quarter of 2010. The announcement came at the Paris Air Show following meetings with potential customers a...
U.S. firm on missile defense but may change European plans
Posted at: Wed Jun 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 17 (RIA Novosti) - The United States military has reiterated its commitment to missile defenses, citing a growing threat from North Korea and Iran, but suggested plans for a European site may change."The risks and dangers from missile proliferation are growing problem...
Russian defense industry on track for arms contract
Posted at: Wed Jun 17th, 2009
MOSCOW, June 17 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian Defense Ministry has received three strategic missiles, 20 combat aircraft, 20 tanks, three spacecraft and other military hardware since the beginning of the year under government defense contract, a senior military official said on Wednesday.
