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USAF Confirms Small Diameter Bomb II Approved for Use

USAF Confirms Small Diameter Bomb II Approved for Use

EGLIN AFB, Fla. — The Small Diameter Bomb II program reached a major milestone Sept. 23 when the weapon was approved for F-15E Strike Eagle operational flights.

The approval, from Air Combat Command, makes it possible for the Air Force’s Strike Eagle squadrons to fly with the air-launched preci…

GE to Power Finnish Navy’s New Multipurpose Corvettes

GE to Power Finnish Navy’s New Multipurpose Corvettes

EVENDALE, OHIO — GE Marine announced it has received a contract from Rauma Marine Constructions, Rauma, Finland, to provide four LM2500 marine gas turbines. These reliable GE engines will power four new Pohjanmaa class multipurpose corvettes to be built as part of the Finnish Navy’s Squadron 2020 …
New Customer Orders Four Airbus A320neo

New Customer Orders Four Airbus A320neo

TOULOUSE, France — Athens-based airline SKY express has placed a firm order for four A320neo aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. In addition, the Greek airline recently leased two A320neos from ACG Aviation Capital Group and on that occasion joined the global list of 430 Airbus operators. Th…
Spanish Air Force Takes Delivery of First NH90 for SAR Mission

Spanish Air Force Takes Delivery of First NH90 for SAR Mission

ALBACETE, Spain — NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker) have delivered the first NH90 to the Spanish Air Force that will boost their search and rescue (SAR) and combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission capabilities.

The Spanish Air Force will receive 1…

Pentagon Prepares Next-Gen Aerial Target Drone for First Flight

Pentagon Prepares Next-Gen Aerial Target Drone for First Flight

The Fifth Generation Aerial Target will take its first flight later this month at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, following nearly flawless completion of ground-based testing in September.

After a multi-month delay due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, 5GAT finished a battery of ground test events a…

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