by Padraig McCarrick | Mar 8, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * BAE Systems has submitted its proposal to the US Army to develop and field the Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle, the company has said. The vehicle is being developed for use by the Army Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) and will provide enhanced...
by Padraig McCarrick | Mar 7, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The US Navy has ordered long-lead parts for 19 Lot 10 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, tapping manufacturer Boeing with a $282.2 million contract to carry out the work. Under the terms of the agreement, the parts will cover ten aircraft for the US...
by Padraig McCarrick | Mar 6, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * UAV-manufacturer AeroVironment announced the order from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) for Puma II AE mini UASs. The system’s will come equipped with the Mantis i45 sensor and 360-degree antenna system and the firm will partner with MDA to implement...
by Padraig McCarrick | Mar 5, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Boeing received on February 28, a $73.2 million US Navy contract to perform service life modifications on an initial four F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter aircraft. The work will extend the fighter’s operational service life from 6,000 to 9,000 flight...
by Padraig McCarrick | Mar 2, 2018 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Following a report released in January expressing concerns about the KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft, the US Air Force is working with the Pentagon’s operational test and evaluation office to dissuade these issues while maintaining the aircraft will keep to...
