U.S. Air Force receives first F-15EX
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire 144 F-15EXs from Boeing to replace F-15C/D models.
Ultra awarded contract for Canadian frigate sonar
Ultra will commence work on the S2150-C Hull-Mounted Sonar for the Canadian Surface Combatant programme.
Lockheed’s extended range GMLRS in test flight
The extended range round was fired from a U.S. Army High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launcher,
U.S. Navy accepts delivery of USS Daniel Inouye
The U.S Navy has accepted delivery of the guided missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye.
Fourth and fifth LRASM production lots awarded
This is the largest LRASM production contract in the history of the programme.
U.S launch new Virginia class submarine
The Montana was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
US Navy conducts first at-sea F-35 engine replenishment
The effort consisted of transporting the F135 engine from a shore-based location to the carrier by way of a CMV-22B.
BAE starts production of electronic warfare system for F-15s
BAE has received a $58m contract to start production of the F-15 Eagle 'Passive Active Warning and Survivability System' for the U.S. Air Force.
US begins retirement of B-1s to make way for for B-21s
The U.S. Air Force has announced that it will retire 17 B-1B Lancers from its current fleet of 62.
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group receives COVID-19 vaccines
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the vessels in her carrier strike group ship will now start receiving the first dosage of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine