DefenceTalkRAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany: Six F-15C Eagles arrived at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Nov. 6, 2015 in a demonstration of the United States unwavering support for Turkish sovereignty and the collective security of the region. The USAFE-AFAFRICA F-15s were deployed after the Government of Turkey requested support in securing the sovereignty of Turkish airspace. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/six-us-air-force-f-15cs-arrive-at-turkish-air-base-65786/

DefenceTalkWashington: Almost every aspect of America’s newest bomber is top secret, but experts predict the warplane will be very “stealthy,” packed with sensors — and able to deliver nuclear payloads anywhere. The Pentagon this week announced Northrop Grumman as the winner of the much-anticipated contest to build the Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRSB, in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/americas-next-superbomber-to-be-shrouded-in-secret-for-years-65706/

DefenceTalkWashington: Northrop Grumman beat out Boeing and Lockheed Martin on Tuesday to win a multibillion-dollar contract to build America’s next generation of long-distance bombers. The award, valued at more than $55 billion, will see the creation of up to 100 strategic bombers to replace America’s aging fleet of B-52 and B-1 planes. “We believe that […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-wins-contract-to-build-next-us-superbomber-65694/

DefenceTalkKECSKEMET AIR BASE, Hungary: Four F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft and support personnel, assigned to the 123rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, completed a forward deployment to Kecskemet, Hungary, from Campia Turzii, Romania, Sept. 15. The 123rd EFS is part of the 142nd Fighter Wing located in Portland, Oregon, and is deployed as part of the European theater […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-f-15s-complete-hungarian-deployment-65450/

DefenceTalkWashington: The US Air Force is getting ready to announce the winner of a multibillion-dollar contract to build a new generation of long-distance bombers that will replace aging, Cold War machines. Dubbed the Long Range Strike Bomber (LRSB) program, the Air Force will in the coming weeks award the mega-contract to either Northrop Grumman or […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-poised-to-unveil-next-super-bomber-65424/

DefenceTalkAs part of the F-16 Radar Modernization Program, a team from the 416th Flight Test Squadron are preparing to conduct flight testing of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar on two 412th Test Wing aircraft from Sept. 2015 through Aug. 2016. “Current F-16 mechanically-scan radars have limited target handling capacity because existing mechanical scanning […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-prepares-for-f-16-aesa-radar-upgrade-testing-65347/

DefenceTalkUsing existing technology, a team of Air Force intelligence experts have developed a new Web-based program that saves lives and money, while enhancing the “eyes in the sky,” the centerpiece of the $80 billion remotely piloted aircraft industry. On June 24, the innovators received the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Achievement Award for developing the Surveillance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-uses-web-based-remotely-piloted-aircraft-application-64741/

DefenceTalkThree B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, deployed today to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, United Kingdom. The deployment demonstrates the United States’ ability to project its flexible, long-range global strike capability and provides opportunities to synchronize strategic activities and capabilities with allies and partners in the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/b-52s-to-demo-long-range-strategic-capabilities-in-europe-64430/

DefenceTalkThe US military has been developing next generation weapons for years, and in that effort, it’s made some impressive advances. The latest: a targeted electromagnetic pulse weapon capable of knocking out electronics without collateral damage. “No lights,” James Bond mutters, observing the fallout of a mysterious blast in the 1995 film, “Goldeneye.” “Not one single […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-develops-electromagnetic-pulse-weapon-64413/

DefenceTalkThe Boeing [NYSE: BA] B-1B Lancer celebrates its soon to be 30th anniversary with the U.S. Air Force at Dyess Air Force Base this week – marking one of many milestones in a legacy that will continue long into the future as Boeing’s B-1 team ushers the supersonic bomber into the digital age with new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-upgrades-to-keep-b-1-bomber-soaring-for-decades-to-come-64090/