Carrier-based aircraft

Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corporation Appoints Serena Williams to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SPFR.U) ("Jaws Spitfire" or the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a combination with one or more businesses, today announced that professional tennis player, dedicated philanthropist and accomplished investor Serena Williams has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SPFR.U) ("Jaws Spitfire" or the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a combination with one or more businesses, today announced that professional tennis player, dedicated philanthropist and accomplished investor Serena Williams has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Williams joins Andy Appelbaum and Mark Vallely, previously announced members of Jaws Spitfire's Board of Directors.
  • "We are excited to have Serena join our Board and look forward to working with her to identify a great company for Jaws Spitfire to partner with and take public," said Barry Sternlicht, Chairman of Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corporation.
  • "I have long admired Barry's leadership and investor acumen, and am thrilled to join the world-class Jaws Spitfire team as a board member," said Ms. Williams.

US Navy Awards L3Harris Technologies $496 Million Next Generation Jammer Low Band Tactical Jamming System Contract

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Contracts, Security, Air, Transport, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Defense, Electronic countermeasures, Military technology, Next Generation Jammer, Military communications, Military science, NGJ, Electronic countermeasure, Military, L3Harris Technologies, Carrier-based aircraft, Boeing EA-18G Growler, Electronic warfare

The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a five-year, $496 million contract to deliver prototype tactical jamming pods designed to extend U.S. Air superiority.

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  • The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a five-year, $496 million contract to deliver prototype tactical jamming pods designed to extend U.S. Air superiority.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201221005439/en/
    The Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) is a high-powered, high-capacity airborne electronic warfare (EW) system.
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    The Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) is a high-powered, high-capacity airborne electronic warfare (EW) system.
  • L3Harris single-pod solution enables extended stand-off jamming capability, covers a broad spectrum and processes an increased number of threats.

Global Military Aviation MRO Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Defense, Aviation, Aviation in India, Indian MRO Industry, Carrier-based aircraft, Aircraft, Aircraft maintenance

The current aging fleet of aircraft in service is generating the need for engine maintenance from various military forces in the world.

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  • The current aging fleet of aircraft in service is generating the need for engine maintenance from various military forces in the world.
  • Currently, North America has the highest military aircraft fleet in the world, with the US having more than 13,000 military aircraft.
  • The US is planning to achieve an 80% readiness rate for all military aircraft in the near future.
  • Such initiatives are expected to propel the growth of MRO activities in the near future in the North American region.

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Accepts DeTect's HARRIER™ Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ADLS)

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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PANAMA CITY, Fla., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DeTect, Inc. ( http://www.detect-inc.com ) announced today that Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has accepted its HARRIER ADLS for use on Australian wind farms.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DeTect, Inc. ( http://www.detect-inc.com ) announced today that Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority has accepted its HARRIER ADLS for use on Australian wind farms.
  • DeTect's ADLS delivers reliable, continuous 360 degree radar surveillance of the airspace around sites automatically activating obstruction lighting only when aircraft are detected at a defined outer perimeter.
  • The HARRIER ADLS is compatible with all turbines, communication networks and lighting systems.
  • Other DeTect products include HARRIER Security and Surveillance Radars, the DroneWatcher drone detection and defense system, and MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radars and avian radars for aviation and environmental applications.

Dassault Aviation: serving armies

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Aircraft, Aviation, Fourth-generation jet fighter, Vehicles, Carrier-based aircraft, CAC Mid 60, Dassault Aviation, Dassault Group, Dassault Rafale, French Air and Space Force, Dassault Mirage

Saint-Cloud, France, October 15, 2020 On the occasion of the progress report drawn up by Mrs. Florence Parly, minister of the Armed Forces, on the subject of maintenance reform, Dassault Aviation would like to recall its pride in serving the French armies by providing daily support for the Rafale, Mirage 2000, ATL2 and FALCON maritime surveillance fleets.

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  • Saint-Cloud, France, October 15, 2020 On the occasion of the progress report drawn up by Mrs. Florence Parly, minister of the Armed Forces, on the subject of maintenance reform, Dassault Aviation would like to recall its pride in serving the French armies by providing daily support for the Rafale, Mirage 2000, ATL2 and FALCON maritime surveillance fleets.
  • Thanks to the introduction of RAVEL 18 months ago, Dassault Aviation and its industrial partners, including Thales, now ensure 76% availability of the Rafale, a value higher than the 73% contractually stipulated.
  • "I want to make sure that the French Air and Space Force and Navy are satisfied at all times with the support provided by Dassault Aviation teams.
  • In 2019, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of 7,3 billion.

Europe Fighter Aircraft Market Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2020-2025: Several Nations are Upgrading their Existent Fleet and Replacing Aging Fleets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Air, Transport, Defense, Other Defense, Companies, Aviation, Business, Fighter aircraft, Saab AB, British Aerospace, BAE Systems, Airbus, Fourth-generation jet fighter, Carrier-based aircraft, Business jet, Indian MRCA competition

The "Europe Fighter Aircraft Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Europe Fighter Aircraft Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Europe Fighter Aircraft Market is expected to exhibit a growth rate of more than 4% during the forecast period.
  • In an effort to enhance the aerial combat capabilities, several nations in the region are upgrading their existing fleet of fighter jets and replacing their aging and obsolete fleet with advanced new generation aircraft.
  • Prominent players in the Europe fighter aircraft market are Saab AB, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Dassault Aviation, BAE Systems PLC, Airbus SE.

Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Announces Pre-Sale of Blue Angels Specialty License Plate

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1135 into law, approving the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation 's Blue Angels specialty license plate.

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  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1135 into law, approving the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation 's Blue Angels specialty license plate.
  • The plate features four blue and gold F/A-18s between the words "Florida" and "Home of the Blue Angels."
  • The Department of Motor Vehicle's process to establish a new specialty license plate requires the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation to sell 3,000 vouchers.
  • We are proud to partner with the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation to promote this plate and honor all naval aviators on whose shoulders both institutions were built.

symplr Closes Acquisition Of ComplyTrack

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Software, Software distribution, Carrier-based aircraft, Douglas F3D Skyknight, Software as a service, Computing

The combination of symplr and ComplyTrack expands the healthcare industry's leading end-to-end GRC platform of scale by bolstering symplr's existing provider quality and patient safety software solutions.

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  • The combination of symplr and ComplyTrack expands the healthcare industry's leading end-to-end GRC platform of scale by bolstering symplr's existing provider quality and patient safety software solutions.
  • The acquisition of ComplyTrack represents symplr's ninth successful acquisition in the past six years, and its fourth under sponsorship from Clearlake and SkyKnight since November 2018.
  • "We are excited to support symplr in its acquisition of ComplyTrack," said Claude Burton and Jordan Milich of SkyKnight.
  • "The acquisition is highly complementary for symplr and an exciting step toward delivering an even more comprehensive end-to-end healthcare GRC SaaS platform."

US Navy Awards L3Harris Technologies $104 Million Contract for F/A-18 Electronic Warfare System

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Other Defense, Contracts, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Defense, Satellite, Aerospace, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Military aviation, Aviation, Military aircraft, Carrier-based aircraft, Fourth-generation jet fighter, Melbourne, Florida, L3Harris Technologies, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, Electronic countermeasure

The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a $104 million follow-on contract to supply the next production lot of the electronic warfare (EW) system that protects F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats.

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  • The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a $104 million follow-on contract to supply the next production lot of the electronic warfare (EW) system that protects F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats.
  • L3Harris will manufacture and deliver Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) jammer systems for the F/A-18C/D/E/F variants, with deliveries under the new contract expected to be completed by May 2024.
  • The L3Harris ALQ-214A(V)4/5 is the key Onboard Jammer for the IDECM program, protecting the aircraft from electronic threats, including sophisticated integrated air defense systems.
  • L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems segment provides space payloads, sensors and full-mission solutions; classified intelligence and cyber defense; avionics; and electronic warfare solutions.

Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band takes to the skies for Growler flight testing

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Radar, Aviation safety, Flight test, Product testing, NGJ, Active electronically scanned array, Aviation, Carrier-based aircraft, Next Generation Jammer, Human activities, Boeing EA-18G Growler

The first flight took place August 7, 2020, at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, meeting all objectives.

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  • The first flight took place August 7, 2020, at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, meeting all objectives.
  • Future mission systems flight testing will demonstrate weapons system control, power generation, and electromagnetic compatibility between jammer and aircraft, as well as the performance of NGJ-MB's high-capacity digital waveform generation and active electronically scanned arrays in flight against a variety of targets.
  • Data from these flight tests on the Growler will inform Milestone C the Navy's decision to start NGJ-MB production.
  • In addition to mission systems testing, the program is expected to begin aeromechanical flight testing shortly to assess aircraft flying qualities and performance, following previously completed ground vibration, static load, and wind tunnel testing.