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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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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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Boeing has recently inked a promising Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering, outlining their intent to collaborate on various fronts for the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. This strategic partnership aims to bolster systems integration, training, local parts distribution, and support and sustainment work for the renowned military aircraft.
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Raytheon Technologies, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, is set to revolutionize the capabilities of Korea Aerospace Industries’ FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft with the introduction of the groundbreaking PhantomStrike radar. This advanced fire-control radar, approved for export by the United States Government, promises enhanced threat detection, tracking, and targeting capabilities, all while being smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient than its counterparts.
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During an earnings briefing on May 9, Hiroshi Ide, President of IHI Corporation, told reporters that approximately 200 Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines mounted on the Mitsubishi F-15J fighter will have to be disposed of when they are retired.
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