Nick Lappos, chairman of the Vertical Lift Consortium, has proposed the creation of a team that would focus on the production of common parts for installation on five different aircraft proposed under the Future Vertical Lift program, Breaking Defense reported Wednesday. Sydney J. Freedberg Jr. writes the VLC advises the Defense Department on the FVL […] More

RENK Systems, an Indiana-based industrial test systems developer, has won a $49 million contract to develop three test stands for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopters of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The Department of Defense said Friday the company will work through November 2025 to conduct testing on various gearbox assemblies and deliver corresponding logistics, calibration, maintenance and sustainment support.

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How many tanks does the US have?  Discover the hidden power behind the United States’ vast tank inventory as we delve into the fascinating world of armored warfare. According to NATO, the US military has approximately 5,500 tanks in its arsenal, boasting one of the largest tank fleets in the world.  From the iconic M1 […] More

For decades, AAR Corporation has been a trusted provider of aviation services and a leader in the aircraft maintenance business. The company leverages its industry expertise to help customers grow their businesses and reduce costs for aviation-focused agencies while maintaining efficiency, safety, and enterprise-quality standards. Learn more about AAR Corp.’s foundation, history, and significant achievements […] More

More than a century after its founding, Honeywell International Inc. has developed innovative technologies that improve people’s lives and ensure their safety in aerospace, fire protection, and security. Consistently providing excellent performance, the federal government contracted Honeywell in various development and research projects. Want to know more about Honeywell government contracts? Read on and discover […] More

Collins Aerospace is a global leader when it comes to high-tech solutions for military and civilian helicopters. It offers services and solutions to improve the flying experience for world leaders and military personnel by creating more advanced and reliable aircraft. Meet the top Collins Aerospace executives and leaders who are driving innovation in services for […] More

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is widely considered the world’s top premier space agency. With a budget of approximately $24 billion, a 5.3% increase from the previous fiscal year, and a workforce of 18,000 and its contractors, it programs and operates a worldwide network of research laboratories and facilities. Among the numerous projects […] More

American Systems and U.S. Navy engineers have developed a system designed to aid helicopter pilots during degraded visual environment landings. The company said Tuesday the Low-Speed Precision Control system is a hardware and software platform that works to reduce pilot workload during approaches into DVE conditions such as brownouts. During a demonstration at the Naval […] More

The term “digital twin” refers to a real-time virtual counterpart of an individual, physical asset or process in the physical world. Digital twins can help organizations understand how these real-world elements might behave in a myriad of complex scenarios and environments – often without actually using or compromising the physical element itself. “Digital twins are […] More

Leonardo handed over the first TH-73A helicopter to the U.S. Navy for training the branch’s tiltrotor and rotary-wing aviators, as part of a $171 million initial aircraft production contract awarded in January 2020. The Advanced Helicopter Training System, which is derived from the AgustaWestland AW119 Koala, will replace the TH-57B/C Sea Ranger used by military […] More

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division has partnered with operational technology security company Shift5 to conduct cyber resiliency research and development activities through a cooperative R&D agreement.

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Raytheon Technologies will provide an update at the virtual Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting & Exposition on several projects the company is working on for the service branch.

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