Aviation News
The 580th Software Engineering Squadron (SWES) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has launched a new software platform for the C-130J Super Hercules. The Special Mission Display Processor (SMDP) marks a significant advancement in the aircraft’s avionics capabilities.
U.S. Air Force photo by Kisha Foster Johnson
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The U.S. Marine Corps has released findings from its investigation into the August 27, 2023, V-22 Osprey crash during a military exercise in Australia, revealing acts of heroism that led to the posthumous awarding of the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Cpl. Spencer R. Collart, according to a news report by the Associated Press.
The Polish government has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with Boeing for 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, marking a significant milestone in Poland’s KRUK Attack Helicopter program. This deal, initially approved by the U.S. State Department in August 2023 for an estimated $12 billion, represents the largest Foreign Military Sale in the history of Boeing’s Vertical Lift division.
Photo: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Poland
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The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel, potentially injecting a significant boost into Boeing’s military aircraft division. The deal, valued at an estimated $18.82 billion, includes up to 50 new F-15IA multi-role fighter aircraft and Mid-Life Update modification kits for Israel’s existing 25 F-15I jets.
South Korean authorities report a major security breach involving the Baekdu-Geumgang reconnaissance aircraft. North Korean hackers successfully infiltrated a defense contractor, compromising sensitive technical information.
Photo: Korean Air
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