FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
Wednesday, June 3 marks the end of Harrier-era operations for the U.S. Marine Corps, concluding AV-8B “jump jet” service. VMA-223 “Bulldogs” is transitioning its fleet to the Lockheed Martin F-35B as the squadron hits its final operational milestones ahead of the USA’s Harrier sundown.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
By FlightGlobal: The company aims to boost production of its F-15EX fighter as new generation of the iconic type enjoys resurgent demand.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: Taiwan signs a new five-year Dassault support contract to keep its Mirage 2000-5 fleet available and operationally safe.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Swedish company says discussions involve a facility near Embraer, though the project remains subject to Brazilian Defense Minister José Múcio Monteiro said on June 2 that the government and Saab are discussing the possible creation of a research and development center linked to the Gripen fighter program in Brazil.
FlightGlobal
• Greg Waldron
By FlightGlobal: Work saw weapon deployed from Su-30MKI at an Indian test range. India has successfully tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, with the weapon capable of accurately striking targets.
newsable.asianetnews.com
FlightGlobal
By FlightGlobal: Naming RTX as contractor could indicate that Vietnam will get secondhand C-130s. The US government has cleared a Lockheed Martin C-130 tactical transport sustainment package for Vietnam, suggesting the Southeast Asian nation could soon acquire the type.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Roger Mason, President Trump's pick to lead the National Reconnaissance Office, testified June 2 in front of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: BAE Systems has tapped MDA Space as a supplier for the Epoch 2 missile warning constellation for the U.S. Space Force. Under a subcontract announced Tuesday, MDA Space will design and build antennas and control electronics for the constellation.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
Via Satellite
• Laurence Russell
Breaking Defense
• Jennifer Petersen
