November 05, 2020 Military Aviation News

From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings

11/05/2020

For many, becoming a pilot in the United States Air Force is a dream that can be achieved through the traditional means of commissioning, but every so often a unique story is brought to life in this process. One such story is of 2nd Lt. Clifford Mua, 41st Flying Training Squadron student pilot, currently undergoing Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.

Russian Su-57 Fails To Get Second-Gen Engine; Yet To Become A ‘True Competitor’ To US’ F-35 Jets

11/05/2020

After a long wait, Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft may finally be available for the country’s air force, if the government sources quoted by TASS are to be believed. According to the report, the first serial-produced Su-57 fighter will be delivered to the Defense Ministry in December this year.

Defense aerospace primes are raking in money for classified programs

11/05/2020

Two months after disclosing the existence of a next-generation fighter jet demonstrator, the U.S. Air Force is staying mum on which company may have built it. But one thing is for sure: Classified aviation programs are on the rise, and opportunities abound for the three major American defense aerospace primes — Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

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