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Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Fire Scout Unmanned Helicopter for U.S. Navy
System Provides Greater Endurance, Range and Payload Capacity
The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to produce the next-generation Fire Scout unmanned helicopter using the Bell 407 airframe. The new variant provides greater range, endurance and payload capacity to ship… Continue reading
Boeing Receives Additional Laser JDAM Contract from US Navy
The Boeing Company received a $12.5 million contract from U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on March 12 for 1,116 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (Laser JDAM) sensors. This is NAVAIR’s third Low Rate Initial Production order for its Direct… Continue reading
US Navy Newest Squadron Prepares for New F-35 Fighters
EGLIN AFB, Fla. (NNS) — Navy personnel are busy preparing to teach the next generation of Sailors how to work with and fly the newest military aircraft, the F-35C Lightening II Joint Strike Fighter, as Strike Fighter Squadron 101 (VFA-101)… Continue reading
Navy unveils first fleet P-8A Poseidon to public, maritime community at annual symposium
The U.S. Navy made history March 28 when the newest multi-mission maritime aircraft, P-8A Poseidon, graced invited guests with its first public appearance as a member of the patrol and reconnaissance community, and opened the doors to its Integrated Training… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 1st Aircraft Under US Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G MYP III Contract
ST. LOUIS, March 15, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has completed delivery… Continue reading
Sea Knight gets new life
Heard the adage the last CH-46 Phrog pilot hasn’t been born yet?
Well, he or she may have been born, but they’re probably still in middle school, thanks to a collaborative program between PMA-226 and the State Department.
“We are… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 1st P-8A Poseidon Production Aircraft to US Navy
SEATTLE, March 6, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] on March 4 officially delivered the first production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy in Seattle. The P-8A is the first of 13 anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance… Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract to Perform Repairs for U.S. Navy’s SH-60 and EA-6B Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to repair avionics equipment on the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter and the EA-6B Prowler jet.
Under a five-year, fixed-price contract valued at nearly $19 million… Continue reading
Raytheon Wins $39.6 Million US Navy Contract for AIM-9X
The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $39.6 million contract for Fiscal Year 2012 production and delivery of the AIM-9X Block II infrared-guided air-to-air missile. The contract, which modifies a previously awarded contract, was announced on Jan. 31… Continue reading
The Italian Navy to Receive Mission Planning & Analysis System for Its NH90 NFH Helicopters
AgustaWestland, announced that the Italian Navy will receive a Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) for its fleet of NH90 NFH medium twin naval helicopters. The MPAS contract, signed between AgustaWestland and NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency), fulfills the requirement… Continue reading
Navy progresses in demonstrating unmanned refueling capability
The Navy is testing a system that promises to significantly increase the endurance and range of carrier-based unmanned aircraft.
As part of the Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program, the Navy and industry partner Northrop Grumman have been developing… Continue reading
EADS North America awarded $212 million production contract for 39 UH-72A Lakota helicopters
Lakota program remains on budget and schedule as it enters its seventh program year
The U.S. Army has awarded EADS North America a $212.7 million contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) as part of its total… Continue reading