EADS is negotiating a follow-on contract with Germany's acquisition authorities to supply a further 14 AN/AAR-60 MILDS missile warner shipsets to equip German army Sikorsky CH-53 helicopters. Two CH-53s are operating with the system – which comprises four sensors per aircraft – in Afghanistan.
Source: Flight International
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.
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.
