FARNBOURGH AIR SHOW: When Lockheed Martin bumped North Grumman’s Disgtributed Aperture System from the F-35 program in favor one offered by Raytheon, analysts were shocked.
it largely drove Northrop out of a significant segment of the electro-optical sensor market and was believed to significantly reduce the company’s revenue over the life of the F-35.
Greg Ulmer, the new head of Lockheed’s F-35 program, describes here why the company went with Raytheon’s sensor. He offered new details about it, noting it weighs less than Northrop’s and uses less power than does the current version.
From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last
There are flashpoints to watch as Argentina navigates its future between the polar attractions of Washington and Beijing, including future defense deals and a deep space facility.