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Georgia Air National Guard receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules

MARIETTA, Ga., Jan. 22, 2024 — Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator. The 165th Airlift Wing ― the first C-130 operator in the state of Georgia — received its initial Hercules in Leer másGeorgia Air National Guard receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules[…]

Northrop Grumman enhance the B-2 Spirit digital communications

PALMDALE, Calif. – Aug. 9, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation in partnership with the US Air Force successfully completed an integrated airborne mission transfer (IAMT) demonstration with the B-2 Spirit at Whiteman Air Force Base as part of the ongoing modernization efforts incorporating digital engineering. IAMT delivers an advanced capability that enables the B-2 to Leer másNorthrop Grumman enhance the B-2 Spirit digital communications[…]

Leonardo and Azerbaijan Air Force signs for C-27J Spartan

Rome, 08 June 2023 – The commercial collaboration between Italy and Azerbaijan has been strengthened with the signing a contract with Leonardo for the supply of the C-27J Spartan military aircraft to Azerbaijan Air Force. An Azerbaijani delegation was in Italy for the contract signing in the presence of representatives of the Defence Ministers of Leer másLeonardo and Azerbaijan Air Force signs for C-27J Spartan[…]

Northrop Grumman delivers first modified E-6B Mercury to US Navy

LAKE CHARLES, La. – June 6, 2023 – Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft has been successfully delivered back to the United States Navy. Experts: Scott Pfeiffer, vice president, platform sustainment and mission readiness, Northrop Grumman: “Northrop Grumman is leveraging cutting-edge technology in modernization, supporting the Navy’s mission to provide survivable, Leer másNorthrop Grumman delivers first modified E-6B Mercury to US Navy[…]

FRCE delivers final AV-8B Harrier trainer to Marines

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C., June 2, 2023 — Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has reached another milestone toward the drawing down of its AV-8B Harrier program to Marines, with the completion of its last TAV-8B trainer aircraft. The two-seater trainer was delivered May 11 to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, located at Leer másFRCE delivers final AV-8B Harrier trainer to Marines[…]

First Airbus C295 for India completes its maiden flight

Seville, Spain, 8 May 2023 – The first Airbus C295 for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. The military tactical aircraft took off from Seville, Spain, on the 5 May at 11.45 local time (GMT+1) and landed at 14.45 after 3 hours of flight.  “This Leer másFirst Airbus C295 for India completes its maiden flight[…]

Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A: changing the air power

EDWARDS AFB, Calif, Feb. 13, 2023 — The Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A, a one-of-a-kind training aircraft, was flown by an artificial intelligence agent for more than 17 hours recently, representing the first time AI engaged on a tactical aircraft. VISTA, short for Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft, is changing the face of air power at the Leer másLockheed Martin VISTA X-62A: changing the air power[…]

Boeing awarded USAF contract for 15 KC-46A tankers

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 30, 2023 — The USAF has awarded Boeing a $2.3 billion contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft, expanding its fleet of the world’s most advanced multi-mission aerial refueler. To date, 128 Boeing KC-46A Pegasus are on contract with the U.S. Air Force, with 68 delivered and operationally deployed Leer másBoeing awarded USAF contract for 15 KC-46A tankers[…]

Bell V-280 Valor: the new US Army Long-Range Assault Aircraft

Providence, R.I. (December, 5. 2022) – Bell Textron Inc. has been awarded the development contract for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program from the United States Army with the V-280 Valor tiltrotor. The aircraft was developed and tested as part of the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR TD) program that began in 2013. The Leer másBell V-280 Valor: the new US Army Long-Range Assault Aircraft[…]

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