Military & Defense

Boeing receives US Air Force contract for additional C-130 modernization kits

Boeing has been awarded a $31 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Air Force for two more C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) kits. The agreement, part of a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract awarded in 2010, also includes support for logistics, engineering and installation, as well as spares support equipment. Air Force personnel at Warner […]

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Goodrich wins U-2 Multi-Spectral Sensor upgrade contract

Goodrich has been awarded a contract to deliver two upgraded Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance Sensors (SYERS) to the United States Air Force (USAF) for use on the U-2 platform. These upgrades, known as SYERS-2A, will enhance the U-2 functionality by adding extra multi-spectral imaging capability to the platform, providing significantly more utility in discerning imagery.

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Boeing receives US Air Force contract for additional C-130 modernization kits

Boeing has been awarded a $31 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Air Force for two more C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) kits. The agreement, part of a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract awarded in 2010, also includes support for logistics, engineering and installation, as well as spares support equipment. Air Force personnel at Warner

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Goodrich wins U-2 Multi-Spectral Sensor upgrade contract

Goodrich has been awarded a contract to deliver two upgraded Senior Year Electro-Optical Reconnaissance Sensors (SYERS) to the United States Air Force (USAF) for use on the U-2 platform. These upgrades, known as SYERS-2A, will enhance the U-2 functionality by adding extra multi-spectral imaging capability to the platform, providing significantly more utility in discerning imagery.

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First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for Royal Saudi Air Force makes maiden flight

The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has successfully completed its maiden flight lasting 4hr 15min. The crew reported that the aircraft, its systems and two General Electric CF6 engines performed entirely satisfactorily. Following the 15th March flight the aircraft now enters the final certification and qualification phase for

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First Airbus Military A330 MRTT for Royal Saudi Air Force makes maiden flight

The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has successfully completed its maiden flight lasting 4hr 15min. The crew reported that the aircraft, its systems and two General Electric CF6 engines performed entirely satisfactorily. Following the 15th March flight the aircraft now enters the final certification and qualification phase for

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