US bombers practised mine dropping over a Swedish island
The Swedish Armed Forces and the USAF conducted a joint exercise. Sea mine dropping was practised with the navy off the coast of Öland.
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Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Bilateral Relations
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
The X-62 VISTA completed its first flight
The X-62 VISTA has performed its maiden flight, ahead of its use by the USAF for manned-unmanned teaming aircraft operations.
Air
Modernisation
First Upgraded F-16 Viper Jets Arrived in Greece
On Monday, the first two of 83 upgraded F-16 jets arrived at the Tanagra Airbase in Greece. Greece hopes to receive at least six more jets by the end of 2022.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Logistics
Pakistan Receives Support for F-16s
The U.S. State Department announced the possible FMS to Pakistan as it approves the $450 million Pakistan F-16 fleet support program.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Ukroboronprom and Honeywell signed MoU at MSPO
Ukroboronprom signed a cooperation agreement with Honeywell at MSPO Poland to manufacture some Honeywell products or spare parts in Ukraine.
Air
Sensors
USAF Activates the First Squadron of F-16s with AESA Radar
USAF has activated the 480th Fighter Squadron as the first USAF F-16CM squadron to be equipped with an AESA radar system.
Air
Australia Hints at Buying B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles hinted that Australia may be considering purchasing Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Pentagon halt deliveries of F-35 engine parts due to China
The US Department of Defence suspended deliveries of F-35 fighter jets after discovering Chinese metal components in engines.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Pratt & Whitney delivered the 1,000th F135 engine for F-35
US company Pratt & Whitney announced the US Department of Defence delivery of the 1,000th F135 engine for the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation fighter.
Ammunition
The U.S. Army has tested the XM204 Top Attack Munition
The U.S. Army has tested the XM204 Top Attack Munition, which works like mine but is in the sky, not the ground.
Air
Boeing has been Awarded a Contract for 23 KC-46s
USAF to build 19 KC-46 Pegasus tankers for the USAF and four KC-46s for the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The contract was worth 3.1 billion USD.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Raytheon to upgrade AMRAAMs
Raytheon has been awarded a $972 million contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) upgrades.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
US Naval Forces Central Commander paid a visit to the UAE
Commander of the UAE Naval Forces Mohammed Al Nahyan met the Commander of the United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), to strengthen relations.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Iran Caught Towing US Unmanned Platform
The US Navy prevented an Iranian ship from capturing an American unmanned maritime vehicle also known as a Saildrone Explorer USV, in the Persian Gulf.
