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USAF combat rescue helicopter reaches milestone

Air June 1, 2017

The USAF combat rescue helicopter has reached a key milestone with an Air Vehicle Critical Design Review. This stage prepares the HH-60W helicopter to proceed to assembly, test, and evaluation. Developed by Lockheed Martin, with Sikorsky and USAF, the program team met with key partners from government and industry for an in-depth ...

Rheinmetall takes F-35 contract

Air March 9, 2017

Rheinmetall has secured a multi-million contract with the US Air Force to supply ammunition for the F-35. The contract for the stealth fighter encompasses several ten thousand rounds in four lots, with first delivery before Christmas. Rheinmetall are celebrating the significant win, with possible expansion of the contract due to the major ...

Raytheon chooses US site to manufacture jet trainer

Air November 4, 2016

Raytheon Company has announced that it plans to build the T-100 Integrated Air Training System on a shovel-ready site in Mississippi. Should the US Air Force approve the company’s proposal for the Advanced Pilot Training programme, Raytheon would establish a Final Assembly and Check-Out facility in Meridian.  The T-100 Integrated Air Training System is ...

New KC-46 training centre opens

Air September 13, 2016

A new training centre for the KC-46 Pegasus has been officially dedicated at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma along with the activation of the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, which will be the formal training unit for the US Air Force’s next-generation refuelling aircraft. The integration of the KC-46 into the USAF ...