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8 June

Inder Singh Bisht

China, Russia Push Forward Joint Heavy-Lift Helicopter Project

Russia and China have advanced a long-planned joint project to develop a next-generation heavy-lift helicopter.

5 June

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves $1.5B Sale of Helicopters to New Zealand

The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $1.5-billion sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand.

5 June

Troops preparing a R80D SkyRaider for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) mission. Photo: Teledyne FLIR Defense

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Teledyne FLIR’s SkyRaider Drones for CBRN Ops

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured an $11.2-million contract to supply its R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems for the US Army’s chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear missions.

5 June

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground recently tested the GRIZZLY vertical launcher for use with the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM), following on previous institutional knowledge testing the launcher’s use with the Hellfire missile.

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed’s GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes First Drone Kill Using JAGM

Lockheed Martin has tested its GRIZZLY containerized launcher firing a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile to intercept a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first demonstration of the capability.

5 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Brazil May Purchase 20 More Fighter Jets From Sweden

Brazil wants to acquire 20 additional Gripen fighter jets, made by Swedish defense company Saab, on top of the 36 it already has.

4 June

Camcopter S-300 unmanned aerial system. Photo: Schiebel

Rojoef Manuel

Schiebel Camcopter S-300 Chosen for EU Undersea Warfare Program

The EU has selected Austria-based Schiebel to provide its Camcopter S-300 unmanned aerial system for the alliance’s Stand-off anti-submarine Warfare Operations by Remote Deployment program.

4 June

Hybrid SATCOM Approach attached to a C-130J Hercules aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Viasat to Integrate SATCOM Tech for US C-130J Hurricane Hunters

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Viasat to equip advanced satellite communications capability on C-130J Hercules military airlifters in support of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter program.

4 June

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) refuel an AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Laguna Army Airfield in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Oct. 7, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Christine Casimiro

US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II Ground Attack Jet Retires After 40+ Years

The US Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II ground attack jet has concluded its final flight at Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina, marking its retirement after over 40 years of service.

4 June

Ronald Watkins

DARPA Awards Voyager $16.5M to Develop Adaptable Solid Rocket Motors

Voyager Technologies has received a $16.5-million contract to continue developing tech that gives greater control over solid rocket motors.

3 June

A C-130 from the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center during a training mission on Sept. 24, 2019. The 153rd Airlift Wing's primary mission is to provide combat airlift to our state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Alderman)

Rojoef Manuel

Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam

The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.

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