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Oct- 2024 -

7 October

DOD Contracts

Christine Casimiro

Boeing to Produce Small Diameter Bombs for US, Allies

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce Small Diameter Bombs with a maximum value of $6.9 billion.

3 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Opens Largest Military Engine Sustainment Facility

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has officially opened its largest sustainment site for military engines in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

3 October

Americas

A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The P-8A's primary function is anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and will be the replacement for the P-3C Orion. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike DiMestico/Released)

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Chooses L3Harris for P-8A Fleet MRO

The US Navy has contracted L3Harris Technologies for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul support of its 135 aircraft P-8A Poseidon fleet.

3 October

DOD Contracts

Christine Casimiro

Boeing to Enhance JDAM Capabilities With New $600M Air Force Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $600-million contract for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser JDAM testing and integration.

2 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Air Force Struggling to Recruit for Special Warfare Roles: Report

The US Air Force is facing challenges in filling vacancies in its Special Warfare division due to a lack of awareness among potential recruits.

Sep- 2024 -

30 September

Air

The last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender and two F-15Es Strike Eagle assigned to the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing fly in formation during the KC-10 farewell ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2024. As the final base to operate the KC-10, Travis AFB had the honor of bidding farewell to an aircraft that has been a vital component of the U.S. military’s global reach and power projection capabilities, this ceremony marking the closing of an important chapter in the history of military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

Rojoef Manuel

Final US Air Force KC-10 Extender Aircraft Retires at California Base

The US Air Force has decommissioned its final KC-10 Extender refueling and transport aircraft after more than four decades of service.

26 September

Arctic

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop Demos MQ-4C for Arctic Missions as Russia, China Eye Region

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the MQ-4C Triton navigation system's ability to operate deep in the Arctic as the mineral-rich region attracts the attention of global powers.

26 September

Land

Air Force F-35 Lightning II pilot prepares to refuel

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Inaugurates F-35 Foreign Military Sales Training Facilities in Arkansas

The US Air Force has opened new facilities in Arkansas to offer F-35 Lightning II pilot training under foreign military sales programs.

25 September

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Oregon Firm to Help Ukrainian F-16s Land in Inhospitable Conditions

The US Air Force has ordered a pair of transponder landing systems for Ukrainian F-16s to help them land on inhospitable runways.

25 September

Air

Electra’s Ultra Short technology demonstrator takes off from a grass field during a flight demo at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. Credit: Electra

Rojoef Manuel

Electra Demos Ultra Short STOL Aircraft Prototype for US Air Force

Virginia-based aerospace company Electra has completed flight trials of its “Ultra Short” aircraft prototype for the US Air Force.

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