Aviation Week
• Irene Klotz
Rocket Lab And Stoke Space Join U.S. NSSL Lane 1 Vendor Pool
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Aviation Week
• Irene Klotz
Associated Press
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Jets from the US
US Department of Defense News Timeline
The U.S. Air Force's Special Operations Command has officially received its first fully-equipped OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft, manufactured by L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor. This marks a significant milestone in enhancing the operational capabilities of AFSOC.
The U.S. Air Force's new unit to test autonomous combat aircraft aims to initiate operations within the year. This initiative, designed as a proving ground, seeks to explore the capabilities and integration of unmanned systems in military operations.
GE Aerospace will design and develop cutting-edge avionics for the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as part of a critical subcontract under Bell Textron's leadership. This includes the integration of a digital backbone and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Experts warn that the joint SpaceX and U.S. Air Force project to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from a Pacific atoll could threaten local seabird populations. Conservationists highlight the need for careful evaluation of the environmental impact on the wildlife refuge.
The US Army plans to conduct a soldier-operated test of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon by the end of December. This test is part of ongoing efforts to integrate hypersonic capabilities into the military arsenal, aiming to enhance the speed and precision of US defense systems.
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