The U.S. Air Force is looking for suppliers to replace the F-15E’s CRT-based multi-purpose display (MPD) with more updated technology.
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Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group deploys
The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group deployed Feb. 21 from Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Station Mayport.
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Lockheed Martin pursues consortium approach for maritime version of C-130
Lockheed Martin wants to form an international consortium to develop a maritime patrol version of the C-130. Company executives have brief the U.K. and other governments.
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Company claims ability to embed power, data transfer capability onto refueling drogue
Icon Aerospace says their in-flight refueling drogue can be connected with power supply and telemetry cables and fibre optics for data transfer.
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AIB concluded faulty fuel valve behind crash of F-16C in Pacific Ocean
An F-16C from Misawa, Japan crashed into the Pacific Ocean after the main fuel shutoff valve stop fuel from reaching the engine during the flight.
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