The U.S. Air Force's next Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, was encapsulated on Jan. 7 at Cape Canaveral, Florida, where it will launch on Jan. 19 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Encapsulation refers to the sealing of the satellite in a protective launch vehicle fairing—one of the last steps a satellite must undergo before launch.
Clients Are The U.S. Army And Royal Canadian Air Force
CAE today announced that it has signed two long-term training services contracts with the United States Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with a combined value of more than C$1 billion (approx. $761 million U.S.), including options.
The 40th Annual Tico Warbird Airshow will be held on March 10-12, 2017 with exciting performances including the USAF Thunderbirds, a unique Night Airshow, historic flying warbirds and aerial stunt performers. The show is held at the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, FL in the Central Florida area.
Boeing‘s Insitu subsidiary has been awarded a $70.8 million contract modification to build and deliver six RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aircraft systems to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Also Looks Acquire Helicopters For Incorporation Into The Program
QinetiQ has placed an order with Pilatus for two PC-21 aircraft, marking the first step in its modernization of the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) aircraft fleet.
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