C-17 Globemaster III Tactical Transport Aircraft, US - Air Force …
Nov 10, 2023 · The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is a high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport vehicle capable of carrying payloads up to 77 tonnes (t). The aircraft has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields with unmatched airlift capability.
Next Generation Air Dominance Programme - Air Force Technology
Mar 8, 2024 · The USAF flew a full-scale flight demonstrator as part of the NGAD programme in September 2020. The modern sixth-generation fighter jet is expected to replace the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft beginning in 2030.
Sukhoi Su-57: A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet for the Russian Air Force
Feb 26, 2021 · Sukhoi Su-57 – A significant boost to Russian air combat capabilities. The Sukhoi Su-57 is a stealth-capable multi-role fifth-generation fighter jet being developed for the Russian Air Force.
AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, US - Air …
Sep 15, 2023 · AIM-120 AMRAAM development. The AMRAAM is a joint USAF and USN programme led by the US Air Force. The conceptual phase of the programme was completed in February 1979 when Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon were selected as preferred contractors by the USAF to continue into the validation phase.
F-16V (Viper) Fighting Falcon Multi-Role Fighter - Air Force …
Mar 22, 2024 · Lockheed Martin received a $1.85bn contract from the US Government to upgrade 145 Block 20 F-16A/B aircraft for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force in October 2012.
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AH-64A/D Apache Attack Helicopter - Airforce Technology
The Apache is a twin-engined army attack helicopter developed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It entered service with the US Army in 1984 and has been exported to Egypt, Greece, Israel, the Netherlands, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the UK.
F-15EX Fighter Jet, US - Air Force Technology
May 30, 2024 · The F-15EX provides the capability to carry a large number of missiles in support of the F-35 aircraft and to provide firepower for destroying threats detected by the F-35 during combat operations. The USAF completed the initial operational test and evaluation for the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) in April 2024.
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon Fighter Jet, Russia - Air Force Technology
Jan 20, 2023 · Orders and deliveries. In August 2018, the Russian Defence Ministry signed a contract with the Sukhoi Company, part of UAC, to deliver the first two Su-57 fighter jets by 2020.. The Sukhoi Company signed an additional state contract with the Defence Ministry to deliver 76 Su-57 fighter jets, including the first two, to the Russian Air Force at the Army 2019 international arms exhibition.
Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), USA - Airforce Technology
Jun 21, 2024 · The Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme proposed by the US Air Force (USAF) is a multi-pronged initiative to test, develop and implement new autonomous and manned-unmanned aircraft teaming concepts.