France's Thomson-CSF Airsys and Russian air-defence missile specialist Fakel are collaborating in adapting Fakel's cold-gas ejection system for the former's VL-VT1 naval short-range anti-air missile system. The cold-gas ejection system is used in various Russian navy and army surface-to-air missile systems.
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.
