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US Air Force equips its B-52 Stratofortress bomber with an upgraded launcher system

David Szondy February 19, 2019

The US Air Force shows that the venerable B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber is a long time from hitting the boneyard as it completes testing of the latest upgrade for its Conventional Rotary Launcher (CRL) to bring more munitions to bear at any one time.

Aircraft armament systems specialists assigned to the 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unload a AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface ...

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Canada picks Britain's Type 26 design for future frigate program

David Szondy February 9, 2019

A consortium led by BAE Systems has been tapped to provide the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) next generation of frigates based on Britain's Type 26 warship as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy with BAE providing the variant modifications.

Artist's concept of the Type 26 in Canadian livery

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Royal Air Force retires iconic Cold War fighter jets

David Szondy February 5, 2019

A Cold War veteran bowed out today as the last eight Royal Air Force Panavia Tornado strike aircraft retired from active service after 40 years. The swept-winged multi-role fighters touched down at RAF Marham in Norfolk, England after flying back from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

The Tornado served with the RAF for 40 years

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BAE Systems to develop new US Army armored vehicle for light infantry

David Szondy December 19, 2018

BAE Systems and General Dynamics have been tapped by the US Army to each build 12 prototype medium-armor vehicles. Part of the development phase of the Mobile Protected Firepower program, the US$376-million contracts aim to develop an agile, multi-terrain platform for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams.

The US Army has awarded contracts to develop a prototype armored vehicle for light infantry units

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Next-generation B-21 Raider heavy bomber passes design review

David Szondy December 11, 2018

The US Air Force's next strategic heavy bomber has passed a critical design review. On November 28 to 30, the US Defense Department carried out a multi-disciplined technical evaluation of the proposed B-21 Raider and has determined that significant progress has been made on the project.

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US Navy launches third and final Zumwalt-class destroyer

David Szondy December 11, 2018

The third and last Zumwalt-class ship for the US Navy launched on Sunday at the General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard in Maine. One of the three largest destroyers ever built for the Navy, she was floated over a period of several days by moving her to a drydock, which was then slowly flooded.

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RAF Typhoon fighters carry first Mach-4 Meteor missiles on intercept mission

David Szondy December 10, 2018

RAF Typhoon Eurofighters have taken off for the first time on an active mission armed with the latest-generation Meteor air-to-air missiles that are capable of flying at over Mach 4 (2,967 mph, 4,775 km/h).

An RAF Typhoon equipped with Meteor missiles takes off from RAF Lossiemout

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US Navy's latest Littoral Combat Ship completes acceptance trials

David Szondy December 10, 2018

The US Navy's eighth Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has completed its acceptance trials on Lake Michigan in the run up to commissioning next year. The future USS Billings was designed and built by Lockheed Martin and integrates new technology for littoral and deep water missions

The USS Billings is a Freedom-variant LCS

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New mask to protect military aircrews against weapons of mass destruction

David Szondy December 4, 2018

The US Air Force has completed testing of its new face mask for helicopter and other rotary aircraft crews. The Joint Service Aircrew Mask – Rotary Wing (JSAM-RW) mask is one of five variants that will replace a whole range of masks worn by military aircrews.

An Airman demonstrates the Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Rotary Wing mask

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First of its kind simulator provides training for aircraft carrier flight deck teams

David Szondy December 1, 2018

The US Navy is developing a simulator to train aircraft carrier flight deck crews in a virtual environment. The expandable, immersive 3D technology based on video games allows flight controllers, supervisors, catapult crews, and watch stations to train together without the need for an actual ship.

Commander Jason Cassisi, air boss aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) participates ...