The F-111 Aardvark grew from the 1960s TFX drive to field a fast, long-range strike jet. -General Dynamics’ swing-wing design, twin TF30 turbofans and the first production terrain-following radar let ...
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The Fatal Flaw That Haunted the F111 Aardvark

Delivery of the F-111 to the Royal Australian Air Force was held up until General Dynamics could iron out a fatal flaw in the wing pivot design.
With over 150 flight hours accumulated and weapons testing planned, the unmanned combat aircraft could transform the Royal Australian Air Force’s offensive and defensive capabilities while offering ...
The F-111 Aardvark aircraft proved itself to be a dependable mission platform, especially in Operation Desert Storm , when its ability to fly low and fast gave it an advantage. When the United States ...
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A General Dynamics Ajax IFV fighting vehicle is displayed on day two of the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) expo in London on Sept. 10, 2025. (Leon Neal/Getty Images) LONDON — ...
Following the cancellation of the Lockheed Martin UK Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP), the British Army will have a serious capability gap when the current Warrior infantry fighting ...
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TORONTO - Protesters had a brief standoff with police on Toronto International Film Festival’s main strip on Saturday as they demonstrated against the screening of a film centred on a retired Israeli ...