Yearly Archive: 2020

Northrop to Build Two C-band Satellites for Intelsat

Northrop to Build Two C-band Satellites for Intelsat

DULLES, Va.— Northrop Grumman Corp. has been selected by Intelsat to build two C-band satellites that will operate in the upper portion of the C-band spectrum, a range of wireless radio frequencies that is used for critical telecommunications and data connectivity around the world.

This award…

Israeli F-16 Fighters Damaged by Floods Are Back in the Air

Israeli F-16 Fighters Damaged by Floods Are Back in the Air

In January, several IAF “Barak” (F-16C/D) aircraft were damaged during a flood in Hatzor AFB. The IAF’s AMU (Aerial Maintenance Unit) restored several aircraft that required a significant maintenance process in both Hatzor and Tel Nof AFB’s. “The unit’s service members saw an aircraft submerged in w…
Safran Helicopter Engines Extends MRO Contract with RUAG

Safran Helicopter Engines Extends MRO Contract with RUAG

RUAG and Safran Helicopter Engines have extended until 2021 their contract for maintenance of the fuel control units of the Makila engine powering the Super Puma helicopter.

Close partnerships with original equipment manufacturers such as Safran Helicopter Engines enable RUAG to have a constant …

TKMS Unveils New Modular Underwater Vehicle

TKMS Unveils New Modular Underwater Vehicle

KIEL, Germany — ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Germany’s number three defence company and world market leader in conventional submarines, today presented the results of a pioneering research project on the feasibility, usability, construction and operation of large modular underwater vehicles.

Th…

Pilot Killed in F-15C Crash in Britain

Pilot Killed in F-15C Crash in Britain

RAF LAKENHEATH, United Kingdom — One pilot was killed when their U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 9:40 a.m. (BST) June 15, in the North Sea.

The name of the deceased pilot is being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.

The aircraft, from the 48t…

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