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Boeing receives final CH-47F Block I contract for deliveries to South Korea and Spain

Posted on July 7, 2023 by alert5

South Korea has recently finalized a significant contract with Boeing, the renowned U.S. defense giant. The agreement entails the acquisition of 18 CH-47F Block I Chinook helicopters, further solidifying South Korea’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and strengthening its defense capabilities. In addition to South Korea’s order, the Pentagon’s Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract also includes the purchase of one CH-47F Chinook helicopter for Spain, augmenting their own fleet. This procurement marks a crucial milestone in South Korea’s military aviation pursuits, while also benefiting Spain’s aerial capabilities.

Georgia Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-169th General Support Aviation Battalion, conducts multi-ship flight training Wednesday near Savannah Ga. These crewmembers are preparing for a deployment to Afghanistan in the spring of 2014. (Georgia Army National Guard Photo by Maj. Will Cox/Released)

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First U.S. Air Force pilot to fly T-7A

Posted on June 30, 2023 by alert5

Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot hailing from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, has accomplished a significant feat by becoming the first U.S. Air Force pilot to soar through the skies in the cutting-edge Boeing T-7A Red Hawk. This momentous event took place on Jun. 28 during a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri, marking a historic milestone for both Turner and the Air Force.

T-7A Red Hawk Engineering and Manufacturing Development First Flight, St. Louis Lambert International Airport – St. Louis, MO. MSF23-030 Series.

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Roll out of the 500th Bayraktar TB2

Posted on June 26, 2023 by alert5

The completion of the 500th unit of the Bayraktar TB2, Turkey’s first indigenous armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), was celebrated with great enthusiasm during a ceremony held at Baykar Technologies’ state-of-the-art technology center located in Istanbul’s Başakşehir district.

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MBDA’s Aquila project takes on emerging hypersonic threats in air defense

Posted on June 21, 2023 by alert5

In response to the mounting challenges posed by the extended air defense domain, including the complexities of manoeuvring ballistic missiles, hypersonic cruise missiles, and hypersonic glide vehicles, MBDA has been at the forefront for over five years, developing innovative interception solutions. As part of this ongoing effort, MBDA presents the AQUILA project, specifically designed to address the urgent need for countering emerging hypersonic threats. This project aims to ensure the efficient protection of domestic high-value assets and operational deployments in the coming decades.

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Leonardo and KHI sign contract for additional MCH-101 helicopters

Posted on June 21, 2023 by alert5

Leonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have recently signed a significant contract for additional MCH-101 naval helicopters, strengthening the fleet of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The contract also marks the commencement of a mid-life update (MLU) program for the MCH-101 in Japan. As a license-built version of the Leonardo AW101 helicopter, the MCH-101 has proven its capabilities over the years and continues to play a crucial role in Japan’s defense operations.

海上自衛隊, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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