Boeing has unveiled its unmanned aerial tanker that it will use for competing in the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 competition on Dec. 19.
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Boeing photo by Eric Shindelbower
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Elbit gets follow-on contract to provide J-Music DIRCM for NATO’s MRTT fleet
Elbit announced on Dec. 19 that it has been awarded a follow-on $46 million contract to supply additional J-Music™ DIRCM (Direct Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection systems for NATO’s A330 Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet (“MMF”) Program.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Irish Air Corps getting three PC-12s
The Irish Air Corps will buy three PC-12s to replace its existing five Cessna aircraft. The contract was signed by Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe, on Dec. 19.
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Photo: Office of Paul Kehoe
Japan’s cabinet approves plan to buy two Aegis Ashore systems
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet approved the purchase of two Aegis Ashore missile defense system on Dec. 19.
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Bell V-280 maiden flight
The Bell V-280 tilt-rotor made its first un-tethered free flight on Dec. 18.