In 1976, U.S. Air Force SR-71 Blackbird crews flew from New York to London in less than two hours, reaching speeds exceeding Mach 3 and setting world records that have held up for nearly four decades. But those world records may not stay unbroken for long.
NGC, Triumph Aerostructures Validate Structural Strength Of The Airfoil
Northrop Grumman and Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division have successfully demonstrated the structural strength of the U.S. Navy's Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) wing. The companies say this is a key capability that will allow the aircraft to descend from high altitudes to make positive identification of targets of interest during surveillance missions.
Move Could Mean Problems For Ramp-Up Of F-35 Production
A pre-solicitation notice posted by the U.S. Navy for 36 additional Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters could mean a slower production ramp-up schedule for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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