Six years after canceling contract, Canada to buy radars from Thales again Posted on June 19, 2021 by alert5 The Canadian government has awarded two contracts worth a total of $149 million to Thales Canada for three tactical control radars. Photo: Canada Department of National Defence Continue reading “Six years after canceling contract, Canada to buy radars from Thales again”
Australia grounds MRH-90 fleet Posted on June 19, 2021 by alert5 Australia has grounded its MRH-90 transport helicopter fleet as a safety precaution, ABC news reports. Jeff Gilbert (GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2), via Wikimedia Commons Continue reading “Australia grounds MRH-90 fleet”
B-52 re-engining program will require $11 billion Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 by alert5 The U.S. Air Force has revised upwards the money required to re-engine the B-52H bomber. The program will now cost $11 billion. U.S. Air Force Airmen repair a B-52H Stratofortress engine during a Bomber Task Force deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 25, 2021. The B-52H Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit can deliver large payloads of precision nuclear or conventional ordnance over long distances, and provide the ability to rapidly project military power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jovante Johnson) Continue reading “B-52 re-engining program will require $11 billion”