Does anyone know when a first flight would be scheduled for this aircraft or are we still a few years away?

I actually read this was an exchange with Russian jets and pilots which took place in Alaska about three or four years ago I believe.

I have read, in a few articles, that USAF F-15s had been challenged by Russian Flankers and had been badly outflown. Just recently as well, I believe a couple of Strike Eagles from the 48th FW were jumped by RAF Typhoons and were quickly outdueled after a mock engagement.
The F-15 is a great aircraft but I don’t think it will be able to keep up with the new jets which are presently entering service around the world.

Does anyone know if the UAE will purchase a second airframe or if they will simply remain with the first machine? And does anyone know where the aircraft is based, whether at Al-Dhafra or Dubai? Cheers

Should Korea choose the Boeing offering, will it appear int he same shape as the aircraft which are currently being built for Australia?

What impact will the new grey scheme have on the Nighthawk’s LO capabilities? Just wondering as the first pictures of the grey Stealth were recently released.

It’s interesting to think the SAS would choose a helicopter such as the NH90 for assault operations. I would have thought the MH-6 Little Bird would have been a good choice as it is used by Delta Force.

I think the Mexican Air Force would have to purchase aircraft which will be able to operate in conjunction with the Hawkeyes it recently purchased. This puts Russian fighters or anything like them out of contention. I am sure that a lease of New built Saab Gripen could be an option in a deal similar to the one made for Bulgaria. However, I believe the best choice would be second hand F-16s from the USAF. I can’t really see Mexico needing more than sixty such fighters and I am sure there are enough of these at ARMAC with lots of time left on the airframes.