The Northrop Grumman AAR-54 imaging ultra-violet Passive Missile Approach Warning System (PMAWS) is to be installed on Portuguese air force Lockheed Martin C-130Hs. The terms of the contract have not been disclosed. This contract covers the C-130Hs being used in air operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Deliveries are planned for the third quarter of this year. Additional orders to equip remaining Portuguese C-130Hs are expected.
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.
