10/14/2020
A preliminary design review (PDR) of a Full Motion Video Data Link (FMVDL) for Lockheed Martin's F-35 is planned before the end of the year, according to the company. “Overall FMVDL development, including aircraft installation, is progressing per plan to field in 2024,” per Lockheed Martin.
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10/14/2020
The U.S. Air Force has approved Raytheon's GBU-53/B StormBreaker glide bomb, also known as the Small Diameter Bomber II (SDB II), for use on its F-15E Strike Eagles. This means that the service will now be able to send these impressive weapons downrange for use by F-15E squadrons, which are among some the most in-demand American combat aviation units. The type's predecessor, the GBU-39/B SDB I, which is only capable of hitting fixed targets.
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