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CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy …
WEBSep 25, 2023 · The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an iconic twin-engine, tandem-rotor heavy-lift transport helicopter that has served as a workhorse on military and civilian operations since its debut. Revered for its remarkable lifting capacity, endurance and adaptability, the Chinook has left an indelible mark on modern aviation history.
Link 16 Breaks New Ground (sponsored whitepaper) | Shephard
WEBJul 3, 2020 · The anti-jamming, frequency hopping patterns used by Link 16 terminals can be selected (called Net Numbers) and used to keep IERs separated. Link 16 supports up to 127 such separate nets. Different cryptographic keys and partitioned variable modes can be used to isolate data, while still allowing for range extending relay.
US Navy orders full-rate production support for Evolved …
WEBOct 3, 2022 · Raytheon has received a $55.47 million contract modification (plus options worth up to $22.76 million) from Naval Sea Systems Command to support FY2021-FY2023 Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 full-rate production requirements for the USN and allied navies, the DoD announced on 30 September. ‘This contract combines purchases for the US Navy and the governments of Canada, Australia ...
US Army is close to producing 80,000 155mm shells per month
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · In 2023, the branch’s facilities doubled production of 155mm rounds compared to the previous year and were able to supply more than 28,000 units monthly. The service has even more ambitious plans for this year and has intentions to reach a rate of 80,000 units in the coming months. “We are already on …
Orbiting the Future: How New Satellite Technologies are …
WEBSep 26, 2023 · With the satellite industry at a pivotal juncture, Intelsat is investing in advanced technologies like 5G and optical communications, striving to enhance worldwide connectivity and address emerging governmental needs.
Belgorod mega-sub falls short of its potential | Shephard
WEBJul 15, 2022 · The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) announced on 8 July that the Project 09852 nuclear-powered special-purpose submarine Belgorod was formally accepted into the Russian Navy in a ceremony at Russia's largest shipbuilding facility, Northern Machine Building Enterprise (Sevmash) in Severodvinsk. …
Sikorsky receives order for VH-92 presidential helicopter training ...
WEBSep 2, 2022 · Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky is providing an extra flight training device for the VH-92A helicopter, the DoD announced on 1 September.. Under a new $39.92 million contract modification from Naval Air Systems Command, Sikorsky will produce and install an extra VH-92A Flight Training Device (FTD) and upgrade a previously delivered VH-92A FTD for the USMC.
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with …
WEBJan 3, 2024 · The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet is still in the limelight over 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the aircraft in the 2020s. The list of countries that would like to get their hands on the jet constantly grows. Ukraine, after lobbying hard for acquiring ...