First Operational Block III F/A-18 Jet for US Navy
Block III is the most advanced version of the Boeing Super Hornet, giving the Navy the most networked and survivable F/A-18 built with a technology insertion plan that aims to outpace future threats
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Rocket Launcher Enters Next Generation Development Program
Arnold Defense’s FLETCHER development program will include the development, integration and testing of optical pointing for when laser designation is unavailable and digital fire control systems to increase operability, functionality and operational capability
New Partnership Formed for US Army FLRAA and FARA Training
The agreement will see CAE provide maintenance training devices, courseware, interactive multimedia instruction, and procedural training solutions for Bell Textron’s Future Vertical Lift family of systems
US Air Force Awards Contract to Improve B-52 Self-Defense
L3Harris will enhance the B-52’s AN/ALQ-172 electronic warfare self-protection system, providing an integrated radio frequency system that can simultaneously counter multiple electronic spectrum threats that interfere with aircraft operations
Flight Demonstrations of Closed-Loop Aircraft Control and Waypoint Navigation
Based on data from previous open-loop demonstrations, Skydweller demonstrated autonomous aircraft control and waypoint navigation, a milestone in the development of commercially viable autonomy for solar-powered aircraft
Third T-7A Aft Airframe Section Delivered to Boeing
Saab has shipped the third aft airframe section for use in the T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft flight test program for the U.S. Air Force, the latest milestone to be met in the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the aircraft
Strategic Partnership to Provide Loitering Munitions for European Armed Forces
Rheinmetall and UVision plan to integrate the combat-proven Hero series of loitering munitions into Rheinmetall’s portfolio of manned and unmanned vehicle platforms, launchers, battle management systems and armored vehicles
New LiDAR Systems for US DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians
RedTail LiDAR Systems' RTL-450 enables Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams to address their 3D terrain mapping needs, calculate crater volumes from improvised explosive device blasts, and perform route and mission planning
Helmet Mounted Display Systems for US Apache Pilots
Elbit Systems of America’s Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System (IHADSS) equipment displays flight information directly in front of the pilots' eyes, providing reliable situational awareness to enhance crew safety and achieve success
Real-Time F-35 Data Sharing Demonstrated During Talisman Sabre 2021
Lockheed Martin demonstrated the successful exchange of real-time F-35 data with non-F-35 platforms outside of the U.S. during a joint military exercise between the U.S. and Australia to support goals presented in the Pacific Deterrence Initiative
New Customer Experience Center to Support US Army Aviation Initiatives
Collins Aerospace’s Customer Experience Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will serve as a testbed and demonstration area for emerging technology, supporting Army Aviation initiatives including Future Vertical Lift and enduring fleet modernization
US Army Orders 4 Upgraded CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
Boeing will manufacture and deliver the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to the U.S. Army to provide additional lift capability and increase commonality between U.S. and allied fleets
