Kongsberg to Deliver Joint Strike Missiles to USAF for F-35s Lightning II fighter jets. The JSM is designed specifically to be carried internally on the F-35, providing the aircraft with a potent and stealthy anti-surface strike capability. The JSM is a fire-and-forget missile developed by Norway to engage high-value surface targets at long ranges. With […]
Boeing Secures $7.5B Deal for USAF Guided Bomb Kits that convert unguided bombs into precision-guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs). The fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity deal will see Boeing provide JDAM tail kits, spares, repairs, technical support, and laser sensor kits through February 2030. Boosting Guided Munitions Stockpiles The Air Force did not specify the exact number […]
The U.S. Air Force has achieved a significant milestone with its F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, which are now certified for delivering B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs. This certification, awarded ahead of schedule on October 12, 2023, positions the F-35A as the world’s first stealth fighter capable of carrying nuclear weaponry. Dual Capable Platform With the […]
