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Thales to supply six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation system to USAF

Posted on June 3, 2023June 2, 2023 by alert5

In a move aimed at bolstering flight safety and mission effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force has signed a contract with Thales, a renowned defense technology company, to acquire six man-portable Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) systems. This collaboration marks a significant stride in equipping Air Force pilots with cutting-edge tools for ensuring successful mission outcomes.

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Argentina signs contract to buy six Bell 407GXi helicopters

Posted on June 1, 2023 by alert5

Bell Textron Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has confirmed the procurement of six Bell 407GXi helicopters by the Ministry of Defence of Argentina. The purchase agreement, signed with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, strengthens Argentina’s search and rescue capabilities.

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RCAF’s new A330s will initially come without VIP cabins

Posted on May 31, 2023 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is set to undergo a significant transformation as it integrates new jets into its transport fleet this summer. Two used Airbus A330s acquired from Kuwait Airways will soon replace the aging A310s, which have faithfully served as the primary aircraft for the prime minister’s international trips and military personnel transport.

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First-ever real-time test of MagNav technology on U.S. military aircraft

Posted on May 31, 2023 by alert5

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (AIA) has demonstrated the real-time application of magnetic navigation (MagNav) technology on a Pentagon aircraft. This remarkable milestone marks the first successful test of this advanced navigation system on a Department of Defense aircraft.

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The first B-52H to get an AESA radar

Posted on May 31, 2023 by alert5

In a significant step towards modernizing the B-52 fleet, a B-52 bomber from the 307th Bomb Wing has arrived at a Boeing facility in San Antonio to commence the installation of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system. This milestone marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.

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