Sikorsky has selected Canadian Marconi's mission-management system for the US Army's UH-60Q medical-evacuation helicopter, with a contract to equip three advanced-development aircraft, with an option for a fourth, a first production option for 87 helicopters, and an eventual requirement for 379 aircraft, converted from UH-60A Black Hawk transport helicopters.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
