Khalem Chapman
Lockheed Martin to build nearly 400 F-35s under new $30bn contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin rounded off 2022 by finalising a $30bn contract for the production and delivery of up to 398 F-35s for both US and Foreign Military Sales customers under Low-Rate Initial Production Lots 15, 16 and 17
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 126
Welcome to the 126th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
How similar are Bell’s V-280 Valor and 360 Invictus
The US Army’s effort to modernise its rotorcraft fleet is encapsulated by the Future Vertical Lift campaign. Khalem Chapman outlines Bell’s FARA and FLRAA solutions, shedding light on how common the two platforms actually are
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 125: Boxing Day Edition
Welcome to the 125th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Colombia opts for Rafale to replace ageing Kfir fleet
After spending almost a decade searching for a new multi-role fighter to replace its ageing Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir C10/C12 fleet, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that the Colombian Air Force will receive new jets in 2023
Brazil inducts first F-39E Gripens into operational service
The Brazilian Air Force inducted its first two Saab F-39E Gripen multi-role fighters into operational service with the 1st Air Defense Group ‘Jaguar Squadron’ during a ceremony at Anápolis Air Base on December 19
Philippine Army to receive UH-1J helicopters from Japan
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force has committed to transferring an unspecified number of Fuji Heavy Industries-made UH-1J Huey utility helicopters to the Philippine Army in a bid to bolster the Army Aviation Regiment’s humanitarian assistance/disaster response capabilities
New Zealand expedites P-3K2 Orion retirement despite capability gap
The New Zealand Defence Force announced on December 13 that it will retire its five remaining Lockheed P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft five months earlier than planned due to staff shortages and maintenance constraints
Australia now fields almost 60 F-35As in-country
A further five Royal Australian Air Force-operated Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, bringing the total number in operational service to 59 aircraft out of 72 on order
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 124
Welcome to the 124th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here