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Trump not speaking facts on F-55, F-22 Super

Trump not speaking facts on F-55, F-22 Super

Defense One answers the question we’ve been asking: Was Trump making sense when he mentioned the twin engine upgrade to the F-35, what he called the F-55, and a new F-22 “Super”: “I think he’s confused. Very confused,” one former Air Force official said. “I can’t even

Horizon cutting-room links: Friday, 8 May 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Friday, 8 May 2025

"No More HUBZone Price Preference for Most Mentor-Protege Joint Ventures," SmallGovCon In a significant regulatory shift, SBA has eliminated the price preference advantage for HUBZone mentor-protege joint ventures, which could impact many contractors looking to partner with HUBZone businesses. * The HUBZone price evaluation preference now only applies to

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

The US Air Force has recently marked significant milestones in military aviation, including the F-35 Lightning II surpassing one million flight hours and the introduction of its first unmanned fighter aircraft prototypes. F-35 Lightning II Achievements Lockheed Martin's F-35 fleet has collectively exceeded one million flight hours, encompassing

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

The US Marines Corps is continuing its replacement of F/A-18s with F-35s while the Air Force hones its radical new airframe, both transformational, mission-critical aviation projects. The Marines are committed to replacing the aging F/A-18 Hornets with F-35 fighters by 2030, despite delays in F-35 deliveries caused by

Lockheed faces $700M delay in F-35 revenue as tech updates drag on

Lockheed faces $700M delay in F-35 revenue as tech updates drag on

Lockheed Martin is facing a $700 million revenue delay due to extended negotiations with the Pentagon over the next two F-35 production lots, impacting its third-quarter earnings. Without a finalized contract, Lockheed continues production using its own funds to support lower-tier suppliers, as reported by Defense One. The leading defense