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October 05, 2018

Growing The U-2 Pilot Selection Process With First-Ever Program

Establishes First Assignment Companion Trainer (FACT) Program

For the first time, the 9th Reconnaissance Wing will open its aperture for recruiting Air Force pilots into the U-2 Dragon Lady through an experimental program beginning in the fall of 2018.

OCCAR Signs Off On Tiger MkIII De-Risking Studies For Next Generation Combat Capabilities

OCCAR (Organization for Joint Armament Co-operation) has commissioned Airbus Helicopters, on behalf of the French, German and Spanish Armament agencies DGA, BAAINBw and DGAM, to perform de-risking studies aimed at providing the Tiger with next generation battlefield capabilities. Their main objective is to prepare the development and retrofit phases of the new avionics, mission, and weapon systems of the Tiger. Thales and MBDA will also take part in the studies.