Air Force Says New LRS-B Bomber Will Face High-Tech Threats
With a proven history of success, today’s bomber fleet has a reputation for excellence. It is, however, an aging fleet in need of a new addition, the deputy chief of staff operations, plans and requirements said during the 30th Annual Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 20, in Orlando, FL.
Providing Aftermarket Support Services To Fixed Wing T34, T44 & T6 Fleet
The U.S. Navy has awarded a maintenance and support services contract for more than 360 aircraft operated by the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) to Sikorsky. Valued at an estimated $110 million, the work is expected to be completed in October 2014.
The Australian government has approved the acquisition of eight P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. These state-of-the-art aircraft will dramatically boost Australia’s ability to monitor its maritime approaches and patrol over 2.5 million square kilometers of that country's marine jurisdiction – an area equating to nearly 4 per cent of the world’s oceans.
Lockheed Martin Will Be Paid $92 Million From The Deal
The U.S. Army awarded a $92 million Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract in December 2013 to Lockheed Martin for sustainment of the AH-64 Apache helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system.
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