Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne [UTX] Apr. 22 helped boost into orbit the U.S. military's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. "Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne is pleased to provide power for the U.S. Air Force's launch of its X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle," said Jim Maus, director, expendable propulsion programs, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. "This launch continues our proud history of supporting the U.S. military. "This third launch of the RL10 in 2010 is the 408th production model RL10 to fly, and we look…
Congress Updates
Army Relooking At Its ‘Whole Aviation Transformation’ Plan, Acting Chief Tells Lawmakers
The Army is relooking at its “whole aviation transformation initiative,” the service’s acting chief of staff told lawmakers on Tuesday, to include its approach for future procurement of “enduring” platforms. […]
Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]
CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones
U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]
Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]