All articles by Garrett Reim – Page 11
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Biden arms sales policies face new questions, but similarities to Trump and Obama remain
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. That’s more or less the conclusion of analysts watching the first few months of US President Joe Biden’s arms export decisions and policy statements.
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US Air Force tests using F-15’s EPAWSS to clear path for F-35
At its Northern Edge 21 exercises in Alaska, the US Air Force (USAF) tested the Boeing F-15 conducting an electronic attack to clear a path for a Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter.
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Babcock, Leonardo to jointly pursue Canada’s Future Aircrew Training programme
Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada have signed a letter of intent to jointly pursue Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program (FAcT).
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General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle controlled via tablet on ground
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated a soldier on the ground using a tablet computer to control an MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned air vehicle.
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GE Aviation finishes testing on first XA100 adaptive cycle engine
The US Air Force is interested in re-engining the Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighter with an adaptive engine to increase the aircraft’s 1,200nm (2,222km) range, which is viewed as too short for attacking targets within China.
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US Air Force shows F-15E loaded with five stealthy JASSMs
The proof-of-concept shows that the F-15E could more than double its capacity of long-range cruise missiles.
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Honeywell’s $13m penalty shows it’s tricky doing business with China and Pentagon
Honeywell reached a $13 million settlement with the US Department of State over alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (better known as ITAR).
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B-52 completes long-range kill chain with simulated hypersonic missile attack
The US Air Force demonstrated a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber carrying out a simulated hypersonic missile strike using targeting data from sensors positioned more than 1,000nm (1,852km) away.
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Kratos to deliver first XQ-58A Valkyrie production unit in a ‘couple of months’ to USAF
Kratos is anticipating that the XQ-58A Valkyrie will move toward operations.
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Air Tractor, L3Harris launch AT-802U Sky Warden light attack aircraft
Air Tractor has teamed with L3Harris Technologies to produce the AT-802U Sky Warden, a new variant of its light attack aircraft.
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Skyborg autonomy ‘brain’ flies for first time aboard Kratos UTAP-22 UAV
The US Air Force’s (USAF’s) Skyborg autonomy core system flew for the first time aboard a Kratos UTAP-22 Mako tactical unmanned vehicle (UAV) at Tyndall AFB in Florida.
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US Air Force signs research contract for ‘Bell’s High Speed VTOL’
The US Air Force Research Laboratory has contracted Bell to research a high-speed vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
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AeroVironment lays out vision for teaming aerial drones and robotic vehicles
Long-time tactical drone maker AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of ground robot manufacturer Telerob for $45.4 million in cash and a pay-off of $9.4 million of the firm’s debt.
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‘Project Hydra’ connects US Air Force F-35 and F-22 via U-2 spyplane
The US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters passed data to one another using a communications gateway aboard a U-2 spyplane.
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Upgrading CH-47 Chinook with more powerful GE T408 turboshaft is feasible: US Army
The US Army believes it is feasible to upgrade its fleet of Boeing CH-47 Chinooks with the GE T408 turboshaft engine.
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India approved to buy six more P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for $2.42bn
The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales deal to supply six Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India for an estimated cost of $2.42 billion.
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USA approves Australia to buy four CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters
The US Department of State has approved the sale of four Boeing CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters to Australia for an estimated $259 million.
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Boeing VC-25B takes $318m loss due to Covid restrictions and supplier dispute
Boeing’s V-25B was snagged by coronavirus restrictions and a dispute with a supplier in the first quarter of 2021, causing the company to report a $318 million loss on the Presidential Aircraft Replacement programme.
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US Special Ops buys AeroVironment’s anti-armour Switchblade 600 loitering munition
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded AeroVironment a $26.1 million contract to purchase the company’s Switchblade 600, a loitering munition effective against light armour.
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All USAF B-1B bombers grounded for fuel pump issue, as fleet shows its age
The US Air Force grounded all of its Boeing B-1B Lancer bombers on 20 April after a fuel pump issue was discovered.