Greece and Ericsson have signed a SKr4 billion ($465 million) contract for four Erieye radar-based airborne early warning systems. The radars will be mounted on Embraer RJ-145 regional jets. First delivery will be in 2002. Until then, the Greek air force will use a Swedish air force Argus, a Saab 340 with an Erieye radar (Flight International, 30 June-6 July).
Source: Flight International
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.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
