The first U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey slated to receive improved nacelles arrived at Bell‘s [TXT] plant in Amarilllo, Texas on Sept. 21. Last December, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded Bell and Boeing [BA] an $81 million contract for the nacelle improvements for CV-22s. “The ...
Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is planning to test the amphibious capability of a Lockheed Martin [LMT] MC-130 in the second half of next year, as part of AFSOC’s examination into enhancing the command’s relevance in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China. “ ...
Polaris [PII] is eyeing potential international interest in its newest light tactical vehicle, the MRZR Alpha, unveiling the platform to the public for the first time at this week’s DSEI defense trade show in London. “DSEI is a premier international defense trade show and we’re delighted the ...
While U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) desires 75 Armed Overwatch aircraft–four squadrons, plus 15 training planes, a top U.S. Air Force official on Aug. 11 countered that such aircraft will not be of much use in conflicts with China or Russia. “The [2018] National Defense ...
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] is to deliver its Falcon IV handheld radios for Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) to enable its airmen to connect with the Air Force Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), the company said. The radios will incorporate next generation waveforms, improve ...
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has awarded a contract to a Leidos [LDOS] team to enter its Bronco II aircraft into the next phase of SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program, the company said on June 3. The award was one of five made on May 14 to teams competing in the program. The Leidos ...