The Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor made an impressive demonstration (see videos above and below) at the just-concluded Dubai Air Show 2009, prompting some — including the folks at Defense World — to conclude that the appearance signals the United States’ intent to offer this latest fighter in the U.S. arsenal to its friends and allies in [...]
Will U.S. Sell F-22 Raptors to Middle East ‘Friends’?
November 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Bachmann First Marine Pilot to Fly F-35 Lightning II
March 19th, 2009 · No Comments
EDITOR’S NOTE: Having spent more than three years as an Air Force officer living and working just a few miles down the road from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on the island of Okinawa, I have a lot of respect for Marines. Combine that respect with my love of high-performance aircraft, and I simply had [...]
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Air Force Receives Third C-5M Super Galaxy
February 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today delivered the third fully modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the U.S. Air Force. Following a small send-off at the company’s Marietta facility, the C-5M flew to Dover AFB, Del. “This delivery is yet another success in the C-5 modernization program,” said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed Martin C-5 program vice president. “I’m [...]
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F-22 Makes International Air Show Debut
July 11th, 2008 · No Comments
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter made its international air show debut outside North America today at the Royal International Air Tattoo held at RAF Fairford. The U.S. Air Force F-22 Aerial Demonstration Team put the aircraft through its paces, demonstrating its capability. “The F-22 continues to compile an impressive record of performance [...]
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