Podcast: Dragon Lady Heading Into the Future After Six Decades

Graham Warwick Guy Norris Steve Trimble April 17, 2020
ATR-configured aircraft
The first ATR-configured aircraft will have initial capability in 2021 with upgrades to other aircraft to follow from 2022 onward.
Credit: Lockheed Martin Concept

With Lockheed Martin’s U-2S poised for a comprehensive avionics upgrade that will position the spy plane at the heart of the U.S. Air Force’s ambitious next-generation airborne battle management plan, Aviation Week senior editor Guy Norris and defense editor Steve Trimble join executive editor Graham Warwick on Check 6 to discuss what appears to be a new lease of life for the famed Dragon Lady.

You can read Guy's full article on the U-2S here.

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Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.