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Upgraded AMRAAMs for US Air Force
Upgraded AMRAAMs for US Air Force

Raytheon Missiles & Defense will produce an entire lot of AIM-120D3 and AIM-120C8 missiles developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh (F3R), which updates both the missile's hardware and software

Sep 01, 2022
Gripen E Performs First Meteor Missile Live Firing
Gripen E Performs First Meteor Missile Live Firing

The Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was launched from Gripen E at an altitude of approximately 16500 ft with a successful end-to-end result on the target

Aug 31, 2022
Additional CH-53K Helicopter Simulators for US Navy 
Additional CH-53K Helicopter Simulators for US Navy 

The training devices from Lockheed Martin will include a full cockpit for the aircraft operated by a pilot and co-pilot, an instructor operating station as well as a brief/debrief room

Aug 26, 2022
USAF Stealth Bomber to Carry Long-Range Cruise Missile
USAF Stealth Bomber to Carry Long-Range Cruise Missile

Northrop Grumman is modernizing the B-2 Spirit to enable it to launch JASSM-ER cruise missiles and is also integrating crypto modernization and a Radar Aided Targeting System

Aug 26, 2022
USAF Receives First Four MH-139A Helicopters
USAF Receives First Four MH-139A Helicopters

The Grey Wolf is a multi-mission helicopter, based on Leonardo’s proven dual-use AW139 helicopter and designed to protect intercontinental ballistic missiles and transport US government officials and security forces

Aug 26, 2022
Final P-8I Delivered to Indian Navy After Completing Phase 32 Checks
Final P-8I Delivered to Indian Navy After Completing Phase 32 Checks

The successful handover of the sixth P-8I highlights Air Works’ ability to support defense platforms and represents a major milestone in the nation’s ambition to become self-reliant in maintaining its defense assets

Aug 24, 2022
Fast-Jet Reconnaissance Pod Completes Successful First Flight Test
Fast-Jet Reconnaissance Pod Completes Successful First Flight Test

Collins Aerospace’s MS-110 enhances airborne reconnaissance mission capabilities by providing a longer range and wider area of surveillance in contested and peacetime scenarios against peer and near-peer adversaries

Aug 24, 2022
New Fault Maintenance Recorder for USAF B-52 Stratofortress
New Fault Maintenance Recorder for USAF B-52 Stratofortress

The Ampex Fault Maintenance Recorder will store critical information for the platform using its network file server capabilities

Aug 23, 2022
US Navy Trials Fire Scout UAV for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations
US Navy Trials Fire Scout UAV for Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations

Successful ship-to-shore transition demonstrates the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout’s mission flexibility in an expeditionary environment and across ship classes

Aug 19, 2022
FSG 53 Aviation Hardware & Abrasives Operations Begin for DLA 
FSG 53 Aviation Hardware & Abrasives Operations Begin for DLA 

Noble will begin operations to fulfill the approximately 55,000 national stock numbers comprising Federal Stock Group 53 (FSG 53) at its distribution facilities

Aug 19, 2022
Naval Aviation’s New Avoidance Technology Supports Manned/Unmanned Teaming
Naval Aviation’s New Avoidance Technology Supports Manned/Unmanned Teaming

The Guardian system uses ground-based sensors to communicate with air vehicle operators in ground control stations to provide visual cues for navigation and traffic avoidance maneuvers where collisions are imminent

Aug 19, 2022
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