The US Navy has begun flight testing of TRW's High Band Prototype (HBP), part of the Joint Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Avionics Family, in a Lockheed EP-3EAries. The Navy plans to deploy the HBP outside the USA in May for more testing.
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.
