Category: Notizie Estero

Spain cleared to buy 100 AIM-120C-7/8 missiles

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential foreign military sale of 100 AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Spain. The estimated cost of the sales package is $248.5 million. For more information, hit the Source below Source

MQ-9 veers off runway at Holloman AFB

A MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Wing had veered off the runway during take off from Holloman Air Force Base on Sept. 2. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Vogt Base officials said in a statement that the aircraft was damaged and an investigation is underway. For more information, hit the […]
Civilian test pilot from U.S. Army flew the S-97

Civilian test pilot from U.S. Army flew the S-97

A civilian experimental test pilot hired by the U.S. Army has flown the Sikorsky S-97 Raider on Aug. 19. Charlie Packard, from the Redstone Test Center, Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), was the first government pilot to fly the prototype rotorcraft which has a rear propeller to boost its speed in level flight. On […]
UK to Invest £317M to Develop AESA Radar for Typhoon

UK to Invest £317M to Develop AESA Radar for Typhoon

RAF Typhoons are to be equipped with next generation radar thanks to a £317 million investment, Defence Minister Jeremy Quin today announced.

The new contract will secure over 600 jobs and make sure the UK remains at the forefront of radar technology development.

The RAF is also one step close…

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