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The article reports on the test flight conducted by Indian Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari, involving a Pilatus PC-7 MkII jet fighter at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal to mark the completion of more than two lakh flying hours of the aircraft. The trainer aircraft is part of a 523 million dollar contract signed by the Indian Air Force with Swiss firm Pilatus.

The article looks at the service of the Saab 35 Draken fighter aircraft at the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF). A historical overview of the adoption of RDAF of the Saab is given, from its test-fly to its development. Key specifications of the Saab in Danish service are noted, along with its primary role and operations. The operations of RDAF Drakens in Great Britain are discussed.

The article discusses issues and events related to the U.S. Navy. According to the defense authorization act, active-duty end strength for the U.S. Navy at the end of fiscal year 2014 is at 323,600. Tests on the arresting gear of the F-35C Lightning II aircraft are underway with certification to be issued as early as January 2014. The U.S. Navy has until July 2014 to assess how the service would integrate women into SEAL units.

The article discusses the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program and looks at the U.S. Marine Corps' plan to continue use of F/A-18 A-D Hornet aircraft until the F-35 is fielded. The F-35B, the short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing (Stovl) variant, is undergoing testing and the U.S. Navy is examining potential life extensions for F/A-18 E/Fs.

The article reports on the incomplete data on the estimated cost of the F-35 aircraft which was presented by Christine Fox, the director for Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, and Ashton Carter, the secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, in the U.S. The aircraft has been estimated to cost between 114 million U.S. dollar to 135 million U.S. dollar which have been observed to be incomplete. The estimated cost did not include the research, and evaluation for the aircraft.

The article focuses on the typical workforce of the French militaries with the use of Broussard 208 in the North African desert. It states that the Broussard 208 is owned by Nigel Skinner, a classic aircraft enthusiast and a member of the Eggesford Heritage Flight. It also highlights the development of MH.1521C for overseas military use as well as the MH.1522 which is a modified Broussard with double-slotted flaps and fullspan leading edge slots.

The article describes the roaring yellow flames seen in the skies of Muroc, California that come from afterburners on Lockheed F94 all-weather fighters. These aircraft are undergoing tests to determine their capabilities under simulated combat conditions. The afterburner is a new development and has proved to be a dependable source of extra power for climbing or combat. A description of how an afterburner works is discussed.

The article looks at the mosaic warfare concept that has emerged from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) and its application in air warfare. Of particular interest is given to the role of autonomous jet fighters in the concept of mosaic warfare, along with the attempt of bringing together unmanned systems and manned systems. The challenges to fielding robotic jets are noted.

The article focuses on the Rafale omnirole fighter planes of the French Armée de l'Air, which are involved in the fight against the jihadists in the Great Sahara Desert and the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq. Topics include the Marine Nationale's role in Rafale entry into service in 2004, Dassault Aviation SA's testing of the next Rafale standard called F3R, and the MBDA Meteor missile as the plane's weapons of choice in the air-to-air role.

The article offers news briefs related to the U.S. military defense in 2010. It reports on the flight testing of the Block 1 avionics software on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter on an F-35 test jet. Boeing Co. delivers four F-15C jet fighters which are upgraded with APG-63(V)3 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to Kadena Air Base in Japan. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control receives a 97-million-dollar contract from the Navy.

Se presenta entrevista al Mayor General Mats Helgesson, Comandante de la Fuerza Aérea Sueca, con motivo de la entrega del primer Grippen E, fabricado por SAAB para la Fuerza Aérea Brasileña. Cuando se le preguntó sobre el contrato de SAAB con Brasil para el desarrollo conjunto de la versión de 2 asientos del avión Grippen, dijo que era un avión, pero que la decisión era solo comprar la versión de poste único Grippen E por el motivo de la organización.

The article focuses on the C-17 Drag Reduction Program of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for testing the combat aircraft C-17 from technology firm Boeing for the reducing fuel consuming by the U.S. Air force.

The article discusses the problems associated with the Joint Strike Fighter program and discusses Australia's role in the development of the F-35 Lightning II fighter plane. It informs that the F-35 has experienced several issues such as delays in its development and production, concerns over its performance and high unit costs since its commencement in 2001 with the U.S. It mentions that the F-35 will be available in three versions including the F-35A, the F-35B and the F-35C.

The article offers information on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) planes tested for the U.S. and Australian Air Force and Navy. According to U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, 2 variants of JSF were rated as satisfactory compared to the Marine Corps Short Takeoff and Landing (STOVL) aircraft. It reports on the improvements in JSF aircraft's development for use which is scheduled to reach its Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in 2017.

World news briefs on aerospace industries are presented. The Russian company Irkut has begun flight testing of a Sukhou Su-30SM jet fighter plane. The European Commission has made changes to aviation policy related to the airline industry. All Nippon Airways has placed a additional order for Boeing 787 jet transports with Boeing Co.

The article discusses the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program and looks at testing of the F-35B short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing (Stovl) variant. The U.S. Marine Corps has tested the F-35B on ships and reports that it has better handling qualities than the AV-8B aircraft, though research is being conducted on the thermal impact on decks. Officials have also tested the wind envelope, replacement of tires, and automatic control systems.

The article discusses the Lockheed Martin F-35B short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing (Stovl) jet fighter plane variant and examines the lift-fan system made by the aircraft engine company Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce opened a lift-fan assembly site in Indianapolis, Indiana despite a reduced volume of orders for the F-35B. The F-35B is being tested aboard the USS Wasp for carrier suitability.

The article presents information on the progress of the development of a F-35 jet fighter plane mission-system. Test flights to evaluate the mission-system software are discussed. Skepticism surrounding the project's completion is reviewed. The use of testing facilities from the Lockheed Martin company is also discussed.

The article offers information on the developments of defense industries of Iran. Topics discussed include the Vienna Agreement between P5+1 countries and Iran, concerns of modernisation in Iranian Armed Forces, plans of the Iranian government to acquire military equipment for improving its armed forces, testing of fighter jet Borhan along with purchase of Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, and use of different types of missiles such as ballistic and anti-ship.

The article reports that test flights of a multirole fighter Eurofighter Typhoon fitted with an active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radar will start in 2014. Topics discussed include airplane manufacturer Airbus chief executive officer (CEO) Tom Enders asserting in front of investors about future export prospects, views of Alberto Gutierrez, CEO of Eurofighter and Typhoon flight tests of the prototype U.K. E-Scan radar and ground testing at BAE Systems' Electronic Warfare Test Facility.

The article reports that aerospace industries firm BAE Systems conducted its first test flight of the Tranche 3 version of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighter plane.

The article discusses the continued testing and development of the F-35 jet fighter plane by the aerospace industries firm Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Defense. A statement by the department's Director of Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) office that the integration of some weapons systems of the F-35 could be postponed to expedite its fight testing process is examined.

The article examines continues flight testing of the F-35 jet fighter plane by the aerospace industries firm Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Defense. The failure of the testing program in 2012 to reach 80 percent of its scheduled objectives is discussed, particularly the need to introduce new tests to investigate problems including horizontal tail scorching and delamination and testing of equipment for naval aviation and short-vertical-takeoff-and-landing versions of the F-35.

The article offers information on China's first stealth fighter plane, the J-20. It reports on the fighter plane's test flight in January 11, 2011 where People's Liberation Army Air Force Deputy Commander General He Weirong predicted its operation not before 2017 to 2019. The single-seat jet's features are also mentioned including its estimated length and weight, cruising speed, and the power of its engines.

News briefs on aerospace and defense industries are presented. Weapons drop and mission simulations testing of the F-35 jet fighter plane continued. Boom assembly has begun for the KC-46A airtanker being constructed by Boeing Co. Orbital Sciences Corp. has postponed a flight demonstration of its Antares rocket and Cygnus space vehicle.

The article discusses the design, testing, and specifications of weapons bays for the F-35 jet fighters developed by aerospace company Lockheed Martin in 2012. The thermal and acoustic properties of the bays need to be tested against different types of weapons, such as the ground attack GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). Design margins, jet weight, and the Raytheon AIM-120C7/D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (Amraam) are also mentioned.

The article discusses delays with the development and testing of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) jet in the U.S. in 2012, which does not yet have an initial operational capability (IOC) target date. The U.S. Department of Defense's test and evaluation master plan (TEMP) for the jet, which was designed by defense company Lockheed Martin, is discussed, and Pentagon director Michael Gilmore is quoted.

The article discusses India's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft program, examining slips in the program's schedule. The Aeronautical Development Agency and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have agreed to a delay in the initial operational clearance due to performance issues and untested parameters related to wake penetration, precision weapons, and lightning clearance. Flight testing for the LCA-Navy Stobar (short takeoff but arrested recovery) variant of the Tejas is also discussed.

The article discusses the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, examining the F-35B short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing (Stovl) program and arguing that it is no longer in danger of cancellation. The F-35B was successfully tested on the USS Wasp, although pilot training will not begin until some time in 2012 due to concerns from the U.S. Department of Defense concerning technical manuals, flying hours, and software.

The article discusses the test program of the Lockheed Mart F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). J. D. McFarlan, vice president for F-35 testing, discusses flight trials of the F-35 variants, data on flight envelopes for low-rate initial production (LRIP), and flying rates in 2011 and 2012. The testing of flight-control modifications, mission systems, and aircraft handling qualities is discussed.

The article discusses the development of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, examining predictions about the cost and schedule of the program in 2001 and the state of flight testing in 2011. The article argues that testing of the F-35B has proceeded in 2011 but that problems remain with the F-35C tailhook and the F-35 helmet.

The article discusses the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, examining the sustainment of aircraft as well as concurrency costs, the price of retrofits to production aircraft. David Venlet, F-35 program executive, says that structural problems have been found during in all F-35 variants and discusses development goals for 2012 related to the tailhook, arrested landings, and the Vision Systems International helmet.

The article discusses the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program, examining the testing of F-35Bs, further flight testing requirements, and the possibility that funding for the program will be reduced in the U.S.

The article discusses flight and ground tests of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), made by the defense contractor Lockheed Martin, which have been delayed after the secondary power system of a test aircraft failed. The JSF Program Office has not specified whether the integrated power pack (IPP) failed due to system damage. The F-35 program has been grounded multiple times due to potential problems and system failures.

The article looks at the development of the naval Tejas, a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) fighter jet which is being tested by the Indian navy. The prototype has been extensively remade in order to strengthen the landing gear and fix problems with the leading-edge control surfaces. Program director C. D. Balaji says that the tests must demonstrate carrier compatibility in order to increase the industrial expertise of the country.

The article examines the development of F-35B jet fighter plane, the short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing (Stovl) version of the F-35 plane produced by Lockheed Martin. A series of tests for the airplane scheduled for the second half of 2011 including trials on board warships, the release of computer software for flight testing and testing of launching are discussed in terms of their impact on the U.S. Department of Defense's continuing funding of the airplane's development.

The article examines the development and production of the F-35 jet fighter plane by the aerospace industry company Lockheed Martin. Additional flight testing and computer software development needed to produce the F-35 are discussed. It is noted that flight testing of the final software standard for the aircraft is not scheduled until June, 2015.