Air Force
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Air ForceCAE USA Joins General Dynamics, Alenia Aermacchi Team For T-X Trainer
CAE USA is joining a General Dynamics [GD]-led team that also includes Finmeccanica’s Alenia Aermacchi to bid for the Air Force’s multi-billion dollar T-X trainer program, according to a company […]
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Air ForceNorthrop Grumman Hopes UCLASS, Long-Range Strike Bomber Will Keep Portfolio Strong
Northrop Grumman [NOC] Chief Financial Officer Jim Palmer said budget constraints and uncertainty still worry the company when looking at fiscal year 2015 and beyond, but the company is counting […]
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Air ForceBAE Systems’ HAMMER Targeting System Completes Critical Design Review
BAE Systems’ HAMMER precision targeting system successfully completed the Army’s critical design review for its Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) target location designation system (TDLS) program, according to a company […]
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Air ForceAir Force Set For Thursday’s GPS IIF-5 Launch
The Air Force is going through final preparations for Thursday’s Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF-5 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., according a statement from launch provider United […]
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Air Force‘No Systemic Issue’ With RL-10B2 Engine After October 2012 Launch Mishap, ULA Says
United Launch Alliance (ULA) said Friday additional investigations show there is “no systemic issue” with the Delta IV launch vehicle’s RL-10B2 engine following an October 2012 Global Positioning System (GPS) […]
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Air ForceRolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin Reach Potential Billion Dollar Deal For C-130J Propulsion
Rolls-Royce has reached a long-term agreement with Lockheed Martin [LMT] worth up to $1 billion to deliver approximately 600 engines for future C-130J aircraft, according to a Rolls-Royce statement. The […]
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Air ForceAir Force Examining Warfighter Use Of International Space-Based PNT Systems
The Air Force is looking at potential warfighter use of international space-based position, navigation and timing (PNT) systems, the head of its space forces said Friday. Air Force Space Command […]
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Air ForceAir Force Pursuing Alternative Industry Sources For Struggling GPS III Navigation Payload
The Air Force is pursuing alternative industry sources to provide the navigation payload for its next generation Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite constellation in case prime contractor Lockheed Martin […]
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Air ForceAir Force Delays GPS III Launch, Navigation Payload Delivery After Further Challenges
The Air Force has delayed the launch for its first Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite and further delayed navigation payload delivery due to continued payload development challenges. Air Force […]
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Air ForceCommission On Structure Of Air Force Recommends Proportional Fielding of New Equipment
A key committee advising the Air Force on possible restructuring in upcoming years suggested proportionally and concurrently fielding new equipment across active duty, reserve and national guard components. The independent […]