F-15

BAE Systems' Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System for F-15 aircraft completes operational testing

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

NASHUA, N.H., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) , validating the game-changing capabilities BAE Systems' advanced system brings to the F-15.

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  • NASHUA, N.H., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E) of the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) , validating the game-changing capabilities BAE Systems' advanced system brings to the F-15.
  • EPAWSS provides critical electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the F-15E Strike Eagle and F-15EX Eagle II aircraft.
  • "Our close collaboration with the U.S. Air Force allows us to mature EPAWSS cognitive processing capabilities."
  • "EPAWSS was designed for upgradeability and rapid capability insertion," said Amy Nesbitt, EPAWSS program manager at BAE Systems.

BREAKING: Coordinated blockades at major weapons manufacturers to demand arms embargo on Israel

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Toronto, Peterborough, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two major arms manufacturers are being disrupted this morning, kicking off rolling actions to interrupt the flow of weapons to Israel.

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  • Toronto, Peterborough, Ontario, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two major arms manufacturers are being disrupted this morning, kicking off rolling actions to interrupt the flow of weapons to Israel.
  • Canada has enacted arms embargos before, and it must enact one now, immediately, to stop this genocidal violence."
  • "We are seeing different actions take place at arms companies across Canada demanding an immediate arms embargo against Israel.
  • On Friday, UN experts named Canada's military exports as a likely violation of international law in their urgent call for an immediate arms embargo against Israel.

BAE Systems selected to enhance GPS technology on Eurofighter Typhoon

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following successful activity to demonstrate functional compatibility and physical installation feasibility, BAE Systems Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR™) has been selected to continue into the next phase of the Phase 4 Enhancements (P4E) capability program on the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. DIGAR will boost the protection of the aircraft from GPS signal jamming, spoofing, and Radio Frequency (RF) interference, so that pilots can execute their missions in the most heavily contested RF environments.

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  • DIGAR uses advanced antenna electronics, high-performance signal processing, and digital beamforming for significantly improved GPS signal reception and superior jamming immunity.
  • "Modern fighters require accurate positioning and navigation data for mission success in GPS contested environments," said Luke Bishop, director of Navigation and Sensor Systems at BAE Systems.
  • BAE Systems, as part of the four-nation Eurofighter consortium behind the aircraft, is continually investing in the Typhoon jet to maintain its cutting edge military capability.
  • To learn more about BAE Systems' military GPS technology, visit: www.baesystems.com/en/product/gps-products .

RTX business Collins Aerospace completes MS-110 flight integration on F-16 aircraft

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Friday, July 14, 2023

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  RTX business (NYSE: RTX) Collins Aerospace has announced the completion of flight testing for the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance System to enter operational service.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  RTX business (NYSE: RTX) Collins Aerospace has announced the completion of flight testing for the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne Reconnaissance System to enter operational service.
  • "With MS-110 development and integration completed, the critical intelligence made available by the system can be rapidly rolled out to support multi-domain efforts," said Andy Hunter, director and general manager, Intelligent Sensing for Collins Aerospace.
  • Collins Aerospace airborne reconnaissance systems have been fielded and operational on tactical fast jet platforms such as the F-15 and F-16 as well as special mission ISR business jets.
  • The MS-110 sensor leverages Collins Aerospace's proven multi-spectral imaging (MSI) expertise from SYERS-2C flown on the U-2.

Vision Films to Release Female Navy Pilot Feature 'Called to Duty' Featuring Joseph Baena in His First Action Role

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Showcasing the role of female pilots, the action feature is directed by Ashley Gibson and produced by Henry Penzi and Sonny Goldfin.

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  • Showcasing the role of female pilots, the action feature is directed by Ashley Gibson and produced by Henry Penzi and Sonny Goldfin.
  • The film was shot on location at South Jersey Regional Airport, Air Victory, and aboard the Navy aircraft carrier Battleship New Jersey in Camden, NJ.
  • Called To Duty features Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Joseph Baena in his first action role, playing the part of an F-15 fighter pilot alongside the female squadron.
  • Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films shares, "Audiences are going to love this film!

F-15E Strike Eagle Trainer by Razbam & Vrgineers arriving 2023

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

PRAGUE, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This unique concept allows Air Forces to train cooperation and mission rehearsals using the most advanced and affordable solution currently on the market. Portable Trainers are easy to deploy and convenient to transport. The device offers the highest level of immersion thanks to the usage of XTAL, up to 180 degrees field of view, and a 4k resolution headset. 

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  • As a result of long-term cooperation between Vrgineers and Razbam Simulations , the new F-15E Strike Eagle trainer will be showcased for the first time at the IT2EC in Rotterdam.
  • The companies want to provide affordable reconfigurable COTS trainers to the U.S. Air Force, combining the Vrgineers' Portable Trainer and XTAL 3 Virtual Headset with the F-15E Strike Eagle model by Razbam.
  • "The fidelity of the RAZBAM F-15E Strike Eagle is incredible.
  • However, Vrgineers is working on a mixed-reality version of the F-15E trainer, which aims to be presented for the first time at the I/ITSEC this year.

C3 AI Provides Mission-Critical AI Solutions for the United States Air Force Crowd-Sourced Flight Data Program

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, was awarded a contract in partnership with Intelligent Waves LLC to provide mission-critical AI applications for the U.S. Air Force Crowd-Sourced Flight Data Program.

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  • C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, was awarded a contract in partnership with Intelligent Waves LLC to provide mission-critical AI applications for the U.S. Air Force Crowd-Sourced Flight Data Program.
  • The Crowd-Sourced Flight Data Program, run by the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron (59TES) at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, is focused on enabling the rapid delivery of software-defined warfighter capabilities.
  • C3 AI is working with the 59TES to accelerate and scale the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data solution for combat F-35A aircraft through the rapid development and operational deployment of a roadmap of mission-critical AI applications.
  • “We are honored to support such a vital program to strengthen our country’s warfighter capabilities,” said C3 AI CEO Thomas M. Siebel.

AllClear Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Honeywell Aerospace

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

AllClear Aerospace & Defense (“AllClear”) has signed a new multi-year distribution agreement with Honeywell Aerospace.

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  • AllClear Aerospace & Defense (“AllClear”) has signed a new multi-year distribution agreement with Honeywell Aerospace.
  • AllClear will continue to serve as a preferred Honeywell stocking distributor for mechanical and air thermal systems components.
  • Under the new agreement, AllClear will have exclusivity to distribute F-15 and F-18 wheels and brakes globally.
  • As a Honeywell premier channel partner, AllClear continues to support military aerospace aftermarket requirements across the globe by stocking high-demand products to deliver readiness solutions to operators.

Boeing Advances STEM Education, Talent in San Antonio with $2.3 Million Investment

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Kelly Heritage Foundation - an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio - will expand STEM learning and workforce development across South Texas.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new partnership between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Kelly Heritage Foundation - an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio - will expand STEM learning and workforce development across South Texas.
  • The seven-year partnership and $2.3 million investment will strengthen the region's STEM talent and enhance programming supported by the foundation, including those developed by the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT), headquartered at the Port's tech campus.
  • "Boeing is a crown jewel of American business, and I'm honored that Texas is a key part of their company.
  • Port San Antonio now houses 80 employers and 16,000 workers and has a $6 billion impact on the local economy.

Elbit Systems Awarded a $180 Million Contract From the Israeli MOD to Provide a new Mission Training Center for its F-16 Fleet

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The contract will be delivered over a three-year period with an additional fifteen year period that will include operation and maintenance services.

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  • The contract will be delivered over a three-year period with an additional fifteen year period that will include operation and maintenance services.
  • The new Mission Training Center will be added to the existing MTC, that will be upgraded as part of the contract.
  • Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, commented: "Elbit Systems appreciates the strong partnership and the confidence of the IMoD and the IDF.
  • This contract award emphasizes Elbit Systems' leading position as a provider of advanced mission training systems."