August 20, 2024 | International, C4ISR, Security
Army tweaking major software effort to be more commercial friendly
The Army in May unveiled plans to award more than $1 billion in software development contracts over the next decade.
June 19, 2019 | International, Aerospace
Boeing selects BAE Systems for MQ-25 tanker programme
Boeing has awarded a contract to BAE Systems to supply the vehicle management control system and identification friend or foe (IFF) system for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
With the contract, BAE Systems is the latest company to join the industry team for the US Navy's MQ-25 project.
MQ-25 is the navy's first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft. The aircraft will provide refuelling capabilities to help extend the combat range of F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and F-35C fighters.
BAE Systems Military Aircraft Systems director Corin Beck said: “BAE Systems leads the industry in high-integrity fly-by-wire and mission-critical IFF technologies. Our relationship with Boeing started more than four decades ago and has resulted in aircraft that have some of the most advanced avionics and reduced size transponders in the world.”
The role of the vehicle management control system will be to control all flight surfaces and take care of overall vehicle management duties for the UAV.
BAE Systems' IFF system will identify both coalition and enemy aircraft to enable operation in contested environments.
Boeing is under an engineering and manufacturing development contract to provide four MQ-25 aircraft to the navy.
Boeing MQ-25 programme director Dave Bujold said: “The MQ-25 programme is vital because it will help the US Navy extend the range of the carrier air wing, and Boeing and our industry team is all-in on delivering this capability.
“The work we're doing is also foundational for the future of Boeing, where we're building autonomous systems from seabed to space.”
In addition, Boeing has awarded contracts to GE Aviation and Parker Aerospace.
GE Aviation will supply a stores management solution for the MQ-25 programme. Parker Aerospace is required to supply flight control tail actuation.
Other companies to have received contracts for the programme include Harris, Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions, and Cubic Mission Solutions.
https://www.naval-technology.com/news/boeing-selects-bae-systems-for-mq-25-tanker-programme/
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December 7, 2018 | International, Aerospace
BELL DELIVERS FIRST LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIGURED BELL 505 JET RANGER X TO SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
(December 3, 2018) Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced the delivery of the first law enforcement-configuredBell 505 Jet Ranger X to the Sacramento Police Department. “The Bell 505 delivers best-in-class visibility, and the aircraft's advanced avionics and cost of operations make it the choice aircraft for law enforcement operations,” said jay ortiz, SENIOR vice president, the Americas. “bell is proud to support THE SACRAMENTO police department and provide reliable aircraft for the important mission of global law enforcement agencies.” Bell outfitted the Sacramento Police Department's Bell 505 with several law enforcement provisions, including high skid gear and forward/aft hard points for mounting equipment. The aircraft also features additional equipment including a 15” monitor with moving map system, loudhailer, MX-10 EO/IR Sensor and Trakka Beam Searchlight. “The Bell 505 will be invaluable in critical calls for service when minutes matter and will allow us to best protect the citizens of Sacramento,” said Sergeant Randy Van Dusen of the Sacramento Police Department's Air Operations Team. “The ergonomic seats allow the pilot and tactical flight officer to fly for hours comfortably, and the large windows allow for greater visibility that makes searching for suspects and missing persons easier.” With a speed of 125 knots (232 km/h) and useful load of 1,500 pounds (680 kg), the Bell 505 is designed to be safe and easy to fly while providing significant value to the operator. The customer-driven design of the aircraft places safety, performance and affordability at the forefront, blending proven systems with advanced technology and a sleek, modern design. Press Contact Blakeley Thress +1 817‐280‐2968 mediarelations@bellflight.com https://investor.textron.com/news/news-releases/press-release-details/2018/Bell-Delivers-First-Law-Enforcement-Configured-Bell-505-Jet-Ranger-X-to-Sacramento-Police-Department/default.aspx
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September 12, 2023 | International, Naval
Asian, European players compete for Polish submarine order
Available information indicates the country aims to buy three to four submarines.