F-15EX Makes Debut At OIA | US Approved Weapons Sales To Israel | DoS Approved F-35 FMS To Romania

Americas Lockheed Martin won a $14.4 million modification, which exercises an option to provide additional lab support labor and material to continue lab support of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter laboratory facilities at Edwards Air Force Base, California; Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland; and Fort Worth, Texas, in support of the Air Force, Navy, and F-35 cooperative program partners. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. The F-15EX made its debut public appearance at the Oregon International Air Show (OIA). The advanced fighter jet, operated by the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, wowed the crowds with flyovers. The F-15EX, a significant upgrade from its predecessor the F-15C, boasts a range of technological advancements. Equipped with advanced sensors, computers, flight controls, and enhanced power, the EX represents a generational leap in fighter aircraft capabilities. Its “digital backbone” is designed to facilitate rapid integration of new technologies, ensuring the aircraft remains at the forefront of airpower. Middle East & Africa The US has approved $165 million in weapons sales to Israel to fund heavy-duty tank trailers, the State Department announced Thursday. The systems include spare and repair parts, tool kits and technical and logistics support. […]