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Northrop Grumman enhance the B-2 Spirit digital communications

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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[…]

New paint design for Next Air Force One VC-25B

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) — President of the United States Joe Biden has selected the livery design for the «Next Air Force One,» VC-25B, a design that will closely resemble the livery of the current Air Force One, VC-25A, while also modernizing for the 21st century. While accounting for the VC-25B’s larger Boeing 747-8i aircraft, the VC-25B livery has three Leer másNew paint design for Next Air Force One VC-25B[…]

Boeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production

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PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2023 — Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. “Advancing the program from testing and evaluation to production is a major step toward entering the MH-139 into service and providing the Leer másBoeing begins MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter production[…]

Boeing awarded USAF contract for 15 KC-46A tankers

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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[…]

USAF 920th Rescue Wing conduct CSAR exercise

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Story by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan / U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs The USAF (United States Air Force) 920th Rescue Wing conducted a week-long CSAR validation exercise designed to refine mass-casualty emergency response procedures. 920th RQW Airmen from across the wing worked to ensure pararescuemen and aircrew from HH-60G Pave Hawk and Leer másUSAF 920th Rescue Wing conduct CSAR exercise[…]

Northrop Grumman and USAF Introduce the B-21 Raider

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PALMDALE, Calif. – Dec. 2, 2022 – Northrop Grumman Corporation and the USAF (United States Air Force) unveiled the B-21 Raider to the world today. The B-21 joins the nuclear triad as a visible and flexible deterrent designed for the U.S. Air Force to meet its most complex missions. “The Northrop Grumman team develops and Leer másNorthrop Grumman and USAF Introduce the B-21 Raider[…]

Boeing X-37B completes 6th mission, sets new endurance record

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Nov. 12, 2022— The Boeing X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) set a new endurance record after spending 908 days on orbit before landing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 5:22 a.m. ET, November 12, 2022. This surpasses its previous record of 780 days on-orbit. With the successful completion of its Leer másBoeing X-37B completes 6th mission, sets new endurance record[…]

Northrop Grumman continues B-2 Spirit modernization

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Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force continue with the modernization of B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet to provide it with new capabilities, including its first long-range stealth missile. The B-2 successfully released a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER) during a flight test in December. The JASSM-ER further enhances the B-2’s ability Leer másNorthrop Grumman continues B-2 Spirit modernization[…]

Northrop Grumman upgrades radars for Air National Guard F-16 aircraft

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BALTIMORE – June 10, 2022 – The U.S. Air Force has completed installation of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) on Air National Guard F-16 aircraft fleet to meet a U.S. Northern Command Joint Emergent Operational Need (JEON) for homeland defense. SABR extends the operational viability and reliability of the Leer másNorthrop Grumman upgrades radars for Air National Guard F-16 aircraft[…]

Boeing starts new A-10 wing deliveries to Air Force

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Ogden, Utah, May 25, 2022 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], in partnership with Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers, has delivered the first new wing set for the A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet to the U.S. Air Force. The wing set arrived earlier this month to Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, where the Air Force Leer másBoeing starts new A-10 wing deliveries to Air Force[…]

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