An American Inside View Of Ukraine's Air Defense Record

PLUS: U.S. missile defense agency takes fresh look at airborne lasers.

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Wednesday 19 June 2024 Defense Digest News, Analysis & Emerging Trends AviationWeek.com | AW&ST | Check 6 Podcast | Webinars | AWIN The Debrief: An American Inside View Of Ukraine's Air Defense Record Steve Trimble Amid a bleak month for Ukrainian air defenders, a video from a U.S. Army symposium reveals the truth behind one of Kyiv’s most important aerial victories. Read more. Advertisement Pratt & Whitney's F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) will ensure the F-35 remains the most advanced fighter for decades to come. Easily retrofittable with all F-35 variants, the ECU delivers the durability and performance to fully-enable next generation weapons and increased power and thermal management for Block 4 and beyond. U.S. Missile Defense Agency Takes Fresh Look At Airborne Lasers Brian Everstine Following multiple failed attempts, the agency says airborne laser technology has evolved enough to deserve another shot. Germany Accelerates Remote Carrier Capability Development Tony Osborne Airbus has unveiled concepts for an uncrewed wingman that could support German Air Force Eurofighters in the 2030s. Rolls-Royce, ITP Propose Engine For Collaborative Combat Aircraft Tony Osborne The two companies are studying Pearl-family business jet engines as an option to power military uncrewed aerial systems. Advertisement Learn More More From Aviation Week Network VIDEO July's Highlights In Aviation Week Network's Defense Market What to expect in July: The UK becomes the center of the A&D universe, with Aviation Week Network’s award-winning editorial team. Check 6 Podcast listen now Podcast: The F-35 Has A Case Of Long COVID Robert Wall, Steve Trimble, Tony Osborne Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss the GAO's latest report on the F-35 and explain what's hampering the now $2 trillion program. Listen Now Aviation Week & Space Technology SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Subscribe to Aviation Week & Space Technology today for our award-winning analysis of the emerging trends, programs and technology propelling the global aerospace and defense industry future. Subscribe Today. From The Archives 65 Years Ago 65 Years Ago In Aviation Week A prototype of the T-38 Talon supersonic jet trainer made its first flight on April 10, 1959, from Edwards AFB, California. Powered by two General Electric J85 turbojets, the Northrop-built aircraft entered service in 1961 and has served as the U.S. Air Force’s primary trainer ever since. The Air Force took delivery of more than 1,100 T-38s at an initial unit cost of $756,000 ($6.4 million in today’s dollars) before production ended in 1972. Read the full issue of the magazine issue dated Jul. 20, 1959 and see the contents page including more information about the cover image.

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