On Aug. 5, 2021, U.S. Air Mobility Command commander Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost approved a second Interim Capability Release (ICR) mission for the KC-46A Pegasus.
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Day: August 7, 2021
360 Invictus to get open tail rotor
Bell has decided to switch from a ducted tail rotor design to an open tail rotor for its 360 Invictus helicopter that is competing in the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition.
Saab gets USN contract to replace the MK 9 Tracker Illuminator System
The U.S. Navy has chosen Saab as the contractor to field a replacement for the MK 9 Tracker Illuminator System. The contract was worth $32 million.
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USN acquires E-3D from RAF as trainer for E-6B fleet
The U.S. Navy’s PMA-271 (Airborne Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Program Office) has acquired a retired Royal Air Force E-3D for $15 million, which will be used as a training aircraft for the E-6B Mercury fleet.
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NETMA and Eurofighter Typhoon sign next capability enhancements contract
In a bilateral contract worth close to €300 million, Eurofighter and NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency, have defined the next steps in the development of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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