UK Ministry of Defence has awarded AgustaWestland a $62.5
million contract extension for the upgrade of 10 more British Army
Lynx Mk.9 helicopters with LHTEC CTS800-4N engines. The contract
was announced Thursday by Quentin Davies MP, Minister for Defence
Equipment and Support.
Australia's Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Greg Combet announced Monday the Defence Materiel Organization
(DMO) has signed a contract with the US Army Security Assistance
Command to acquire seven CH-47F Chinook helicopters, two simulators
and associated spares.
Team Lead Lieutenant Colonel Bard Discusses the 2010 Air Show
Season
Almost 70 years after their inception, the 431 Snowbirds
continue today bolstered by the tradition of excellence,
discipline, and dedication that started in 1942. In response to the
onslaught of World War II, the Royal Canadian Air Force formed the
431 Bomber Squadron in Burn, England.
Tactical Recovery Of Aircraft And Personnel Team's Job Is To
Bring Them Home
A Marine lies under the shade of an oak tree, immobilized by
injuries caused when his aircraft crashed. He waits for a CH-53E
“Super Stallion” after giving the Marines coordinates
and information necessary for his escape. Moments later, pilots
land the Super Stallion and a team of Marines rush to his aid.
Boeing delivered the 79th and final upgraded CF-18 Hornet
aircraft to the Canadian Department of National Defence during a
ceremony in Mirabel, Quebec on Thursday, hosted by industry partner
L-3 Communications MAS, who performed final upgrade
installations.
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