US Aircraft News
I have been following the development of the F-35 with interest for the past few years. It represents a new way of building aircraft, but seems like it may be a model that is not sustainable, or feasible. I didn't know the US was looking at creating a third generation strategic bomber, but that seems to be the case. This article gives some details about the development and testing of this new aircraft. It will be some time before it is ready for production - if it is chosen as an option. LINK LINK2
US most Advanced Fighters, the F-22 raptor, deployed (kind of) to Europe as a reassurance against more aggressive Russian maneuvers in Europe's airspace. The problem with this power projection is the weakness that it represents because of the low numbers of aircraft in service. LINK
Russia's new smart bombs to go on those updated bombers. LINK
Russian MiGs owned by Bulgaria to be repaired in Poland. LINK
This is a fascinating look at dependence (my students will have read Kinsella (1998) and should know about dependence) and using an outside state to provide maintenance. This can't be good for Russia's long-term arms sales. I am wondering about the long-term implications for arms sales if the supplier is seen as being too pushy. That's a take on things that I don't think I've seen in the literature before.
I have been following the development of the F-35 with interest for the past few years. It represents a new way of building aircraft, but seems like it may be a model that is not sustainable, or feasible. I didn't know the US was looking at creating a third generation strategic bomber, but that seems to be the case. This article gives some details about the development and testing of this new aircraft. It will be some time before it is ready for production - if it is chosen as an option. LINK LINK2
US most Advanced Fighters, the F-22 raptor, deployed (kind of) to Europe as a reassurance against more aggressive Russian maneuvers in Europe's airspace. The problem with this power projection is the weakness that it represents because of the low numbers of aircraft in service. LINK
Russian Bombers and MiGs
Meanwhile, Russia's strategic bombers the TU-160 is being modernized. LINK With new avionics: LINKRussia's new smart bombs to go on those updated bombers. LINK
Russian MiGs owned by Bulgaria to be repaired in Poland. LINK
This is a fascinating look at dependence (my students will have read Kinsella (1998) and should know about dependence) and using an outside state to provide maintenance. This can't be good for Russia's long-term arms sales. I am wondering about the long-term implications for arms sales if the supplier is seen as being too pushy. That's a take on things that I don't think I've seen in the literature before.
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