Lockheed Martin is to produce 62 APR-48A radar frequency interferometers (RFIs) for GKN Westland WAH-64 Apache attack helicopters being purchased by the UK, under a $30 million multi-year subcontract from Northrop Grumman. Deliveries will begin in December and are expected to be completed in February 2003. Last January, Lockheed Martin won a $94 million contract to provide 222 RFIs for integration on US Army Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbows.
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.
