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At Long Last: First Look at the World's First Sixth-Generation Aircraft

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Friday, December 2, 2022

History will be made today with the unveiling of the B-21 Raider, the world's first sixth-generation aircraft.

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  • History will be made today with the unveiling of the B-21 Raider, the world's first sixth-generation aircraft.
  • Among U.S. allies, only the United States possesses bomber aircraft.
  • Modernizing the bomber force has been a long time U.S. Defense Department and U.S. Air Force priority.
  • As someone who has deployed long-range strike capabilities, I can say with confidence that this aircraft will become the essential backbone of U.S. national security strategy.

Kennon Announces Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers for Military Fighter Jets

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the US military continues to look for ways to increase mission flexibility and protect its pilots and aircraft, industry pioneer Kennon Products is unveiling its innovative Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers (PMAC). The entire PMAC line provides superior protection in a highly portable format.

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  • Innovative Covers Designed to Improve Maintenance, Protect Aircraft & Pilots
    SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As the US military continues to look for ways to increase mission flexibility and protect its pilots and aircraft, industry pioneer Kennon Products is unveiling its innovative Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers (PMAC).
  • Today's modern fighter jets the F-22 and F-35 are high precision, state-of-the-art flying computers susceptible to Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
  • Our PMAC covers are easier to see and remove; plus, they stow on board the aircraft," said Kennon CEO Joe Wright.
  • Kennon can also print on the covers, including a squadron's graphics, tastefully displayed when the jets are parked.

Built in Arkansas: LMXT Strategic Tanker Boom Refueling System to be Produced in Western Arkansas

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Airbus leaders announced today the aerial refueling boom system for the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured by Airbus in western Arkansas. Introduced in September 2021, the LMXT is Lockheed Martin's offering for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y strategic tanker program.

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  • "Given the undisputed importance of the U.S. Air Force's strategic refueling mission, ensuring the LMXT is equipped with critical and relevant technologies for its refueling system is of paramount importance.
  • The LMXT is built on the combat-proven design of theAirbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT),which is the strategic tanking choice of 14 nations around the world.
  • Offering several distinct U.S. Air Force-only capabilities designed to meet operator requirements, the LMXT offers advantages likean established fly-by-wire aerial refueling boom.
  • "We are excited to continue expanding our U.S. footprint by partnering with the state of Arkansas to create the LMXT refueling boom production site and center of excellence.