CAE Aviation has flight-tested an electronic-warfare self-protection suite on the first of two Canadian Forces Lockheed Martin CC-130 Hercules, modified under a C$3.3 million ($2.4 million) contract. The suite consists of an ALR-56M radar-warning receiver, AAR-47 missile approach-warning system and ALE-47 countermeasures dispenser.
Source: Flight International
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
