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September 23, 2013

Beechcraft, ANG Demonstrate Communications Armed Recon Software

AT-6 Becomes First Fixed Wing Aircraft To Utilize SINCGARS SA Waveform Capability

The AT-6 light attack aircraft has become the first fixed-wing aircraft to successfully utilize the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System Situational Awareness (SINCGARS SA) Waveform capability, Beechcraft announced Thursday. The SINCGARS SA Waveform is a software-controlled high frequency radio designed to provide digital communication and global positioning services (GPS) in both fixed and mobile configurations vital for military armed reconnaissance.

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Aurora's Skate Supports Operational Missions In Afghanistan

Small, Man-Packable ISR UAS Proving Very Valuable In-Theater

Aurora Flight Sciences' Skate Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) was recently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom missions. Aurora's role in supporting these military missions includes in-theater training and logistics support. Deployment of Skate to support operations in Afghanistan is sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

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Brazilian-Made Countermeasure System Integrated On EC725

Technology Transfer Made The Installation Possible

Helibras has successfully completed flight testing of a chaff and flare countermeasures dispensing system for EC725 helicopters, completing a first-of-its-kind system integration project in Brazil and marking another key phase in Eurocopter’s contract to supply 50 of these Super Puma/Cougar family rotorcraft to the Brazilian armed forces.

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Northrop Grumman Unveils New B-2 Book At AFA Air & Space Conference

Book Chronicles People, Innovation Behind Development Of Stealth Bomber

A new book focusing on the people and innovation that helped create the U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber, one of most powerful and survivable aircraft ever produced, was introduced Tuesday by Northrop Grumman at the Air Force Association's 2013 Air & Space Conference at National Harbor, MD.

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Lockheed Martin Awarded $20 Million NORAD Contract

Will Continue Supporting Space Defense Missions

Lockheed Martin will continue supporting the air, space defense and missile warning missions for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex under a $20 million contract modification to the Integrated Space Command and Control (ISC2) program.

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Ship Trials Bring F-35B Capability, Operational Utility Into Focus

Marine Corps Test Pilot Praises JSF's Flight Characteristics

Recent ship trials for the Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35B onboard the USS Wasp [LHD-1] underscored the fifth-generation fighter’s unique capabilities and operational utility according to Marines and sailors alike.  

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B-2 Pilot Surpasses 1,000 Hours Milestone

Joins An Elite Corps Of 35 Pilots Who Have Reached That Mark

A routine flying mission became a major achievement for the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing when Maj. Luke Jayne surpassed 1,000 flying hours in the B-2 Spirit Sept. 14. Crossing the 1000 hour mark, Jayne joins an elite group of pilots, said Maj. Jared Kennish, 110th Bomb Squadron commander.

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