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U.S. Navy has completed live fires of AIM-9X Block II

Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Navy has successfully completed operational testing and evaluation live fires of the AIM-9X Block II missile, Raytheon announced.

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This is what it looks like to catapult from the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System

Posted on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 by alert5

Huntington Ingalls Industries attached a GoPro camera to a weighted sled during a media event on board Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) to observe the testing of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) on Jun. 16.

Ship’s sponsor Susan Ford Bales was given the honor to fire the catapult.

PAK DA engine bench testing successful

Posted on June 18, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

Vladislav Evgenievich Masalov, CEO of United Engine Corporation, said bench test of the engine for PAK DA has so far been satisfactory.

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Breitling Jet Team amongst those who sign up for L-39NG upgrade program

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

Aero Vodochody has found three parties willing to upgrade their L-39 jet trainers with new engines and systems.

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Lockheed Martin confirms preliminary talks with France over C-130J

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by alert5

An executive with Lockheed Martin confirmed that France has made inquiries to buy some C-130Js to augment its transport fleet.

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