MilitaryUSAF Considering EO/IR Upgrade for MH-139AThe U.S. Air Force is looking into an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) system upgrade for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter by Boeing and Leonardo. The MH-139A program office “is conducting market research to identify…
MilitaryPACAF Evaluating Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat In Valiant ShieldAs the U.S. Air Force continues to fund the development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Anduril Industries, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) said that it is…
MilitarySix F-35Bs Delivered Without Radars Thus Far, Program Director SaysThe U.S. Marine Corps thus far has received six F-35B fighters without radars, as the service waits on Northrop Grumman‘s delivery of the AN/APG-85 radar, which is to replace the current…
MilitaryAir Force Examining Long-Term Buy Of 130 New Weapons Pylons For B-52HsThe Air Force is examining the development of an Advanced Wing Weapons Pylon (AWWP) for the B-52H and a long-term buy of up to 130 AWWPs to replace the bomber’s…
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value IntelligenceQ&A: An Insider's Take on the Future of AviationGlobal Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: This week, John Persinos interviewed Matteo Peraldo, partner and managing director at AlixPartners, where he advises private equity firms, airlines,…
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value IntelligenceBerlin Takeaways: Defense Dominates, Commercial Questions LingerGlobal Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor's Note: The following article is adapted from conversations between John Persinos and the analysts at aerospace consultancy AeroDynamic Advisory, including AeroDynamic’s…
Editor's NoteMach Industries Wins DIU Contract For Runway-Independent Navy DronesStartup weapons developer Mach Industries on June 16 announced it won a contract award to serve as aircraft integrator for a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) program focused on developing runway-independent…
MilitaryMore Than 20 Companies In The Running For CCA, Increment 2, Air Force SaysWhile the Air Force said in February that it had picked nine companies initially for Increment 2 of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, more than 20 remain eligible for…