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RTX's Pratt & Whitney receives a $355 million F100 engine sustainment contract for South Korea's F-15s, F-16s

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). This contract, with a base value of $355 million, is the third consecutive PBL contract Pratt & Whitney and DAPA have signed since 2012, offering on-going maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons.

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  • Funding will support streamlined operations, better fleet readiness
    EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
  • This contract, with a base value of $355 million, is the third consecutive PBL contract Pratt & Whitney and DAPA have signed since 2012, offering on-going maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons.
  • This contract is the latest initiative in an enduring partnership between Pratt & Whitney, DAPA and ROKAF, and it will support more efficient depot planning and improve overall fleet readiness through long-term material forecasting.
  • Sustainment work began in December of 2023 and will run through the second half of 2027.

Retired Air Force General Charles Corcoran Joins Scientific Systems As Strategic Advisor

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in intelligent autonomous systems, today announced that retired U.S. Air Force General Charles "Corky" Corcoran has joined the company as a strategic advisor. General Corcoran's primary role will be to offer critical and strategic guidance on issues related to multi-domain integration, advancements in manned-unmanned teaming, as well as advising on doctrine and procedures from the tactical to policy level.

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  • WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Systems, a leader and pioneer in intelligent autonomous systems, today announced that retired U.S. Air Force General Charles "Corky" Corcoran has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
  • General Corcoran is a retired U.S. Air Force Major General with over 31 years of military service, culminating in his most recent role of Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at USAF Headquarters (HQ) in Washington D.C.
  • Prior to that position, General Corcoran was the Commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
  • "I am thrilled to partner with Scientific Systems," said General Corcoran.

BAE Systems provides enhanced GPS technology for F-15 Eagle fighters

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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BAE Systems has received a $13 million contract for advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to protect U.S. F-15E aircraft from GPS signal jamming and spoofing.

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  • BAE Systems has received a $13 million contract for advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to protect U.S. F-15E aircraft from GPS signal jamming and spoofing.
  • The companys Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) will ensure the reliability of military GPS systems for aircraft operating in challenging signal environments.
  • Modern airborne missions require accurate positioning and navigation data, and GPS systems must be able to withstand adversaries best disruption efforts, said Greg Wild, Navigation and Sensor Systems product line director at BAE Systems.
  • BAE Systems work on military GPS technology takes place in Cedar Rapids, where the company is investing more than $100 million to build a 278,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art research and manufacturing center .

Reaching new heights: Women in aviation soaring high at Auburn University

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Since 2017, Auburn Aviation has competed annually in the Air Race Classic a traditionally transcontinental air race for female pilots.

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  • Since 2017, Auburn Aviation has competed annually in the Air Race Classic a traditionally transcontinental air race for female pilots.
  • This was the first year that Auburn Aviation had three teams competing, thanks to funds raised by Tiger Giving Day donors.
  • Birdsong said that women seeing women taking active roles in aviation leads to more women in aviation.
  • Given the success of Auburn Aviation over the years, one can expect the future of Auburn aviators to be bright.

BAE Systems Starts Electronic Warfare System Production for U.S. Air Force F-15s

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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BAE Systems has received a $58 million contract from Boeing to start Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the U.S. Air Force.

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  • BAE Systems has received a $58 million contract from Boeing to start Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the U.S. Air Force.
  • The electronic warfare (EW) and countermeasures system provides advanced electromagnetic capabilities that protect pilots and help them maintain air superiority during their toughest missions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210302005222/en/
    The electronic warfare and countermeasures system on the F-15 Eagle, made by BAE Systems, provides advanced electromagnetic capabilities that protect pilots and help them maintain air superiority during their toughest missions.
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    The start of EPAWSS production marks a critical milestone and is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our industry team, said Jerry Wohletz, vice president and general manager of Electronic Combat Solutions at BAE Systems.

Insights on the NATO Military Aircraft Modernization and Retrofit Global Market to 2025 - Fixed-Wing Segment to Continue its Dominance - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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The fleet of fixed-wing aircraft is comparatively much larger than the helicopter fleet, hence the scope of modernization is much higher for the fixed-wing aircraft.

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  • The fleet of fixed-wing aircraft is comparatively much larger than the helicopter fleet, hence the scope of modernization is much higher for the fixed-wing aircraft.
  • The defense expenditure of the NATO countries is expected to account for USD 984 billion in 2019.
  • For instance, in January 2019, the French government signed a USD 2.3 billion to upgrade the Rafale fleet with the F4 standard.
  • On this note, in June 2020, Raytheon Technologies Corporation was awarded a USD 202.6 million contract for F-15 RADAR modernization.

Raytheon Missiles & Defense's StormBreaker® smart weapon approved for fielding on the F-15 Eagle

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), today announced the StormBreaker smart weapon has been approved for use on the F-15E by the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX), today announced the StormBreaker smart weapon has been approved for use on the F-15E by the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command.
  • The fielding decision means that F-15E squadrons can now be equipped with StormBreaker and deployed for missions.
  • "StormBreaker delivers an unprecedented capability to pilots in the field," said Paul Ferraro, vice president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense's Air Power business.
  • "The weapon gives airmen a significant advantage the ability to strike maritime or land-based maneuvering targets at range in adverse weather."

Lockheed Martin's Legion Pod Receives Development and Production Contracts

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) secured two contracts from the F-15 prime contractor, Boeing, for the integration and production of Legion Pod.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) secured two contracts from the F-15 prime contractor, Boeing, for the integration and production of Legion Pod.
  • These include a 28-month Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract and a Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract to produce 19 systems.
  • Under the EMD contract, Lockheed Martin will integrate, test and qualify Legion Pod for the U.S. Air Force's F-15C fleet.
  • In 2017, Legion Pod was selected as the Infrared Search and Track system for the U.S. Air Force's F-15C fleet.

Aviation Week Network Announces 2018 Program Excellence Awards Winners

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Aviation Week Network today announced the winners of its annual Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards, sponsored this year by Siemens PLM Software.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Aviation Week Network today announced the winners of its annual Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards, sponsored this year by Siemens PLM Software.
  • Developed in 2004, the Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards were created in response to repeated concerns about the complexity and difficulty associated with managing and leading the aerospace and defense programs that are the foundation of the industry.
  • Finalists and winners received awards and winners are featured in Aviation Week & Space Technology and at www.AviationWeek.com .
  • Winners of the 2018 Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards are:
    The F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System, developed by a joint venture between Rockwell Collins and Elbit Systems of America, known as RCEVS
    The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite developed by Raytheon Co.
    F-15 Advanced Display Core Processor program, The Boeing Co.

Pratt & Whitney's F100 Engine Program Reaches 28 Million Engine Flight Hours

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Monday, July 16, 2018
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FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced that its F100 engine, which powers Boeing's F-15 Eagle and Lockheed Martin's F-16 Fighting Falcon, has reached 28 million engine flight hours.

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  • FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today announced that its F100 engine, which powers Boeing's F-15 Eagle and Lockheed Martin's F-16 Fighting Falcon, has reached 28 million engine flight hours.
  • The F100 was the first engine to power both the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
  • In addition, Pratt & Whitney has placed the F100 at the forefront of fighter engine development.
  • "The F100 program's achievement of reaching 28 million engine flight hours powering the F-15 and F-16 is a testament to the Pratt & Whitney team and our proven legacy of fighter engine technology," said Matthew Bromberg, president of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines.