Aircraft Lead The Way, But Other Unmanned Systems Gaining Ground
Strategy and budget realities are two aspects of the Defense Department's new Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap, released Dec. 23. The report to Congress is an attempt to chart how unmanned systems fit into the defense of the nation.
United Aircraft Corporation To Build The Ilyushin Il-112W Light Transport
The Russian government plans to enter into a contract worth about $241 million (US) with that country's United Aircraft Corporation to develop a new light transport aircraft that will replace the An-26.
In cooperation with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Lockheed Martin has delivered the first F-2 aft and leading edge flaps as part of a restoration plan to replenish Japan's F-2 fleet. Eighteen Japanese F-2B fighter aircraft based at Matsushima Air Base were destroyed during a tsunami that hit the nation in March 2011.
U.S. Army has successfully flown a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a 50/50 blend of ATJ-8 (Alcohol-to-Jet) produced by renewable isobutanol manufacturer Gevo Inc. The company says ATJ is a renewable, drop in alternative fuel for JP8 that addresses the Army Energy Security Strategy and Plans mandate that the Army certify 100% of its air platforms on alternative/renewable fuels by 2016.
Funds Third Year Of Program To Produce 57 Aircraft
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract modification worth $723,998,360 to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. to fund program year three for 33 UH-60M helicopters and 24 HH-60M helicopters. The contract also includes associated program management, systems engineering, provisioning, technical publications, and integrated logistics support.
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