Litton's Amecom division has been awarded $18 million by the US Air Force to develop a next-generation, broadband digital receiver able to identify and locate the origin of all radio-frequency emitters found in combat scenarios. The system will be carried on a host of combat aircraft with the Joint Strike Fighter a certain candidate.
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.
