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December 02, 2013

Northrop Grumman Delivers Additional MQ-8C Fire Scout To The U.S. Navy

Aircraft To Be Flight Tested Prior To Operational Use Next Year

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of a second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter after the aircraft's final assembly was completed at the Northrop Grumman's unmanned systems center in Moss Point, MS.

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Rolls-Royce Receives $215 M For F-35B Liftsystem Production, Support

Proprietary Technology Enables STOVL Capability

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $215 million contract to produce and support LiftSystems for the F-35 Lightning II program, and F-35B jets continue to demonstrate success in operations, training and test. The unique technology of the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem provides F-35B aircraft with the capability to perform short take-offs and vertical landings (STOVL) and is currently in service with the US Marine Corps in Yuma, AZ.

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U.S. Army Orders 'Blimp In A Box' Sustainment Equipment

Lighter Than Air Systems Equipment To Be Utilized In Training And Evaluation Exercises

Lighter Than Air Systems (LTAS), a wholly owned subsidiary of World Surveillance Group Inc. has received an order from prime defense contractor A-T Solutions, Inc. for sustainment equipment related to its "Blimp in a Box" aerostat systems ("BiB").

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NORAD Stands Ready To Track Santa's Flight

New Website Goes Live Dec. 1

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is prepared to track Santa's yuletide journey!  The newly redesigned NORAD Tracks Santa website goes live Sunday, Dec. 1 featuring a holiday countdown, daily games and activities, videos, music and more.  Beyond a new look, features such as a 3D globe and new interactive games take advantage of today's modern web. 

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Army Purchases Bird-like, Micro-Unmanned Aerial System

Gainesville, FL Firm Wins $4.5 Million Contract

The Army recently purchased 36 Maveric unmanned aerial systems as a result of an urgent request from Soldiers in theater. The request was made to the Rapid Equipping Force at Fort Belvoir, VA, in March and Soldiers will receive them this month.

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Upgraded RAF Puma Takes To The Skies

Training Underway On The Puma Mk2 Helicopter Following Upgrade Program

Crews from the RAF’s 33 and 230 Squadrons are carrying out training flights on the upgraded aircraft from their base at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire. The £260 million ($424 million) upgrade means that the helicopters benefit from new engines which give them 35% more power and improved fuel efficiency to allow them to fly faster and twice as far as the Puma Mk1.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems May Face Layoffs

A Quarter Of Its Workforce May Be Idled If New UAV Contracts Are Not Forthcoming

Military budget cuts may cost General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) as much as 25 percent of its workforce as new domestic and foreign orders for unmanned aircraft decline.

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