C-17 Globemaster

US OKs Aircraft IRCM Sale for UK, JDAM Guidance Kits for South Korea

The US State Department has approved Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for the UK and Joint Direct Attack Munitions for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales.

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Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.

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Pentagon Airlifts Microreactor to Utah in First C-17 Nuclear Transport

The US Department of Defense has airlifted a compact nuclear reactor from California to Utah, marking the first time a C-17 military transport aircraft has transported a nuclear microreactor.

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Curtiss-Wright to Supply Mission Computers for US Air Force C-17s

Boeing has partnered with Curtiss-Wright Corporation to deliver mission computers for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.

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US OKs $861M C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft Sustainment Support for UK

The US State Department has approved the potential foreign military sale for sustainment support of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. 

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US Air Force Facilitates Deployment Prep Simulation for Kids in Ohio

The US Air Force has conducted an activity introducing children to pre-deployment mission briefs in an actual military setting at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

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US Nuclear Weapons Return to UK After 2008 Withdrawal: Reports

The US has reportedly transferred several B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bombs to the UK, more than 15 years after withdrawing them from British soil in 2008.

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Japan Could Soon Fly US-Made C-17 Military Transport Aircraft

Japan has expressed interest in acquiring US-made C-17 military transport aircraft to enhance its rapid deployment and tactical logistics capabilities.

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US Air Force to Install 3D-Printed Drag Reduction Tech on Globemasters

The US Air Force has entered the final evaluation phase of 3D-printed drag reduction components for its C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.

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US Military Demonstrates Airfield Seizure Capability Using HIMARS

The US military has showcased its ability to capture and secure an airfield from enemy forces with the help of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

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