Montana Guardsmen Cited for Unauthorized Landing on Private Property

Three Montana Army National Guard members are facing criminal trespassing charges after authorities say they landed a Black Hawk helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers. The penalty is a $185 fine. The alleged incident occurred on May 4 during a training flight from Billings to Helena.

Five-Year £563M Deal Supports About 500 Direct Jobs

Rolls-Royce announced it has been awarded a five-year, £563 million contract from the Royal Air Force to provide maintenance and support for 130 EJ200 engines that power the RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.

Deal Worth $1.4B Green-Lit Before President’s Visit

The U.S. State Department announced the approval of a $1.4 billion sale of helicopters and F-16 parts to the United Arab Emirates, with the Congress already notified in the days prior to President Trump’s visit to the country. The proposed sale is for $1.32 billion for CH-47 Chinook helos and about $130 worth of F-16 parts.

Dr. Troy Meink Brings His Extensive Military History to a New Role

In a move that places a clear focus on the growth of space policy, the Senate has confirmed Dr. Troy Meink as the 27th Secretary of the Air Force. He brings decades of service in various military and civilian space intelligence roles to the new office.