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BAE Systems to enhance U.S. Navy's MQ-25A UAS with next-generation vehicle management system computer

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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ENDICOTT, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been selected by Boeing to upgrade and modernize the vehicle management system computer (VMSC) for the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system. The technology refresh will increase computing power and address obsolescence issues, providing the unmanned aerial tanker with an integrated solution that improves aircraft performance and allows for future capability growth.

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  • ENDICOTT, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been selected by Boeing to upgrade and modernize the vehicle management system computer (VMSC) for the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling system.
  • BAE Systems' next-generation VMSC controls all flight surfaces and performs overall vehicle management duties for the autonomous MQ-25.
  • "BAE Systems is a leader in flight-critical systems and solutions," said Corin Beck, senior director of Military Aircraft Systems for Controls and Avionics Solutions at BAE Systems.
  • Work on the VMSC occurs at BAE Systems' state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility in Endicott, New York.

Australia is not giving Ukraine the military support it needs – sending our retired jets would be a start

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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This week, Australia announced its latest package of military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, totalling approximately A$110 million.

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  • This week, Australia announced its latest package of military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, totalling approximately A$110 million.
  • The package comprises 70 military vehicles, which include 28 M113 armoured personnel carriers and other support vehicles (trucks, trailers and “special operations vehicles”).

Why has this latest package been criticised?

    • The primary issue with the package is the supply of the M113 armoured personnel carriers.
    • The M113 armoured personnel carriers that Australia is sending to Ukraine date back to the Vietnam War.
    • Australia is in the process of retiring them in favour of a new, modern design of armoured personnel carrier.

Why are we not giving the Ukrainians what they want

    • As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said this week:
      On Hawkei, I know that has been raised, the advice is that would not be the best way to provide assistance to Ukraine.
    • On Hawkei, I know that has been raised, the advice is that would not be the best way to provide assistance to Ukraine.
    • Read more:
      Why can't the West agree on how much military support to send to Ukraine?

We have other hardware we could offer

    • Ukraine’s air force currently utilises old Soviet-era fighters, predominantly MiG-29s and Sukhoi Su-27s, which have been jerry-rigged to deploy Western munitions.
    • After dragging its feet for months, the US recently announced it will approve allied exports of F-16 jets to Ukraine.
    • First, it would require export approval from the US, which is required for all US military hardware to be resold or re-exported.
    • However, this will be an issue for the F-16, or any other Western fighter jet sent to Ukraine’s air force.

Why Australia should do more

    • The European Union, for instance, just announced it will increase its military aid fund to Ukraine by a further €3.5 billion (A$5.7 billion).
    • But as Matthew Sussex, one of Australia’s leading Russia experts, has pointed out, Russia is a strategic competitor to Australia that will increasingly pivot its attention to the Indo-Pacific region.
    • As such, our geographic distance is no excuse for weak support to a state attempting to counter an illegal and devastating invasion by Russia.

Raytheon Technologies to deliver Full Rate Production for TCTS Increment II Air Combat Training System for U.S. Navy

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX) announced today it will deliver on the full rate production contract awarded by the U.S. Navy for Tactical Combat Training System – Increment II (TCTS II), Air Combat Training System (ACMI) for the U.S. Navy.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business (NYSE: RTX) announced today it will deliver on the full rate production contract awarded by the U.S. Navy for Tactical Combat Training System – Increment II (TCTS II), Air Combat Training System (ACMI) for the U.S. Navy.
  • The contract includes both airborne and ground subsystems and will support fielding requirements at various U.S. Navy training ranges.
  • TCTS II will be the foundation for next-generation training scenarios that will use a combination of live, virtual and constructive entities.
  • Developed and built by Collins Aerospace and teammate Leonardo DRS, TCTS II is a scalable and flexible open architecture system that enables highly secure air combat training among 4th and 5th Generation U.S. aircraft, and international aircraft.

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

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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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.

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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.

Northrop Grumman Elects Stephen O’Bryan Corporate Vice President and Global Business Development Officer; David Perry to Retire

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that its board of directors has elected Stephen O’Bryan corporate vice president and Global Business Development Officer, effective February 6.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that its board of directors has elected Stephen O’Bryan corporate vice president and Global Business Development Officer, effective February 6.
  • He will report to Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, and be responsible for leading the business development organization and enabling the company’s international growth strategy.
  • O’Bryan will succeed David Perry, who has announced his intent to retire effective March 31.
  • From 2018 to 2019, he was senior vice president and chief global business development officer for L3Harris Technologies.

Naval Aviation Museum Foundation's 3rd Annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race to Celebrate TOPGUN Pilots and Program

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) will host its 3rd annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race throughout October to celebrate the U.S. Navy's TOPGUN pilots and program. Open to participants nationwide, the Onward & Upward Virtual Race registration portal opens October 1.

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  • The 3rd annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race takes place October 1-31 and is open to participants nationwide.
  • PENSACOLA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF) will host its 3rd annual Onward & Upward Virtual Race throughout October to celebrate the U.S. Navy's TOPGUN pilots and program.
  • "Help us reach our goal of 1,400 national participants for our 3rd Annual Onward and Upward virtual race.
  • To register for the Onward and Upward Virtual Race, visit https://navalaviationfoundation.org/virtualrace/ or contact the Museum Foundation for more information at [email protected]

L3Harris Selected by Boeing for T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Mission-Management Processors

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) won a $91.5 million contract from Boeing to supply mission-management processors for the T-7A Red Hawk, the newest U.S. Air Force jet trainer in 60 years.

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  • L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) won a $91.5 million contract from Boeing to supply mission-management processors for the T-7A Red Hawk, the newest U.S. Air Force jet trainer in 60 years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220920005316/en/
    L3Harris provides mission-management processors for the T-7A Red Hawk aircraft, the newest U.S. Air Force jet trainer in 60 years.
  • The mission-management processors, developed specifically for the Red Hawk, collate multiple data streams, making the information a pilot has to process in-flight easier to decipher.
  • L3Harris mission-management processors are key to the T-7A Red Hawks mission of training the next generation of Air Force pilots, said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris.

Global Aircraft Ejection Seat Market (2022 to 2027) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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This factor is currently driving the growth of the associated aircraft ejection seat market.

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  • This factor is currently driving the growth of the associated aircraft ejection seat market.
  • The increase in effort on the security and safety of the pilot and other crew members in the aircraft is driving the market growth.
  • The combat aircraft segment held the largest market share and is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
  • In 2021, Boeing delivered 16 F-15 aircraft (20 aircraft delivered in 2020), 21 F/A-18 aircraft (4 aircraft delivered in 2020); Lockheed Martin delivered 142 F-35 fighter jets (120 aircraft delivered in 2020), and Dassault Aviation delivered 25 Rafale jets (13 aircraft delivered in 2020).

Workers’ Compensation Executive Chris Watson Appointed EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Harvard MedTech

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Veteran workers compensation executive Chris Watson has joined Harvard MedTech as EVP and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Veteran workers compensation executive Chris Watson has joined Harvard MedTech as EVP and Chief Operating Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220714005149/en/
    Chris Watson - EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Harvard MedTech (Photo: Business Wire)
    Im very excited to be joining this talented team during this time of explosive growth, said Watson.
  • Chris has been an extremely valuable contributor to a number of critical initiatives in his time serving on our advisory board, said Shan Padda, Chief Executive Officer and founder, Harvard MedTech.
  • Prior to joining Harvard MedTech, Chris was the Chief Operating Officer for One Call Care Management, a leading provider of specialized solutions to the workers compensation industry.

TRIUMPH SIGNS FIVE YEAR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RUAG TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL F/A-18 CUSTOMERS

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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With this licensing agreement, TRIUMPH and RUAG will collaborate to provide testing, repair, and overhaul support for the F/A-18 AMAD military applications.

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  • With this licensing agreement, TRIUMPH and RUAG will collaborate to provide testing, repair, and overhaul support for the F/A-18 AMAD military applications.
  • RUAG's facility in Interlaken/Wilderswil, Switzerland supports international military operators by utilizing TRIUMPH's repair procedures and spares pool to support the F/A-18 AMAD product line.
  • Through the license arrangement, TRIUMPH allows for the sustainment of all non-US military F/A-18 AMAD's to be maintained at RUAG, ensuring worldwide readiness of F/A-18 A-D variants for international operators.
  • We are excited to have their continued support for our international customer base," said Pete Gibson, President of TRIUMPH Geared Solutions.