Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems, has been awarded an $18.5 million contract by the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) for production of Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminals (LVT) for U.S. and Coalition Forces.
Military equipment
F110-GE-129E engines for RSAF
The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has ordered 193 F110-GE-129E engines to power 84 new twin-engine Boeing F-15SA aircraft. With the order the RSAF becomes the largest operator of F110 engines other than the U.S. government. This follows earlier RSAF orders for 156 engines to power 71 re-engined F-15S aircraft.
Boeing validated JHMCS on F-15
Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently validated the integration of the next-generation Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II/h (JHMCS II/h) on the company’s F-15 Silent Eagle demonstrator aircraft, continuing the on-schedule development of this advanced multi-role jet fighter.
Integrated Direct Lift Control (IDLC) helps to land with F-35C
Flying approaches for a carrier landing just might be a little easier in the future.
GE will provide mission control system for KC-46A tanker
GE Aviation announced today that they signed an agreement with The Boeing Company potentially worth up to $180 million to provide the mission control system for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A tanker.
Thales TopOwl HMSD on A400M
Thales announces that its TopOwl HMSD (Helmet-Mounted Sight and Display) has been selected by the Organisation for Joint Armaments Cooperation (OCCAR) for flight testing on board the A400M prototype.