Lockheed Martin offers to cover U.K.’s C-130Js to SC-130J configuration

Lockheed Martin believes Britain’s C-130Js could get a second-role as maritime patrol aircraft after undergoing conversion into SC-130Js.

Photo: Lockheed Martin

The conversion, which involves the installation of a surface search radar under the central fuselage and lengthening the landing gear sponsons, can be performed by Marshall Aerospace.

Source: Lockheed Martin offers to cover U.K.’s C-130Js to SC-130J configuration

First flight test of inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb

A U.S. Air Force F-15E completed the first development flight test of an inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb at Tonopah Test Range in Nevada on Jul. 1.

Photo: National Nuclear Security Administration

The B61-12 Life Extension Program is a joint USAF and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) program.
Two additional development flight tests are scheduled for later this year.
The B61-12 will replace the existing B61-3, -4, -7, and -10 bombs.

Source: First flight test of inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb

GoPro goes old skool aboard Grumman S-2T submarine hunter

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Source: GoPro goes old skool aboard Grumman S-2T submarine hunter

Australia abandons plan to fly F-35B from its warships

A plan by Australi to buy the F-35B and fly them from its amphibious ships is off the table.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

According to Aviation Week, the step would result in spending around $4.4 billion to modify both Canberra-class ships to support the F-35B.

Source: Australia abandons plan to fly F-35B from its warships

BBC 5’s tour of RAF Reaper’s base

The RAF gave BBC 5 an exclusive tour of its MQ-9 base in the United Kingdom.

Source: BBC 5’s tour of RAF Reaper’s base

Either Lockheed Martin or Textron will buy over Sikorsky Aircraft

United Technologies Corp has shortlisted Lockheed Martin and Textron as potential bidders for Sikorsky Aircraft.

By Photographer’s Mate Airman Lowell Whitman (https://navcms.news.navy.mil/) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters a decision could be reached by end of the month. A second option UTC might consider is to spin off the company.

Source: Either Lockheed Martin or Textron will buy over Sikorsky Aircraft

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 20th and final NH90 to Finland

The 20th and final NH90 assembled by Patria has been delivered to the Finnish Armed Forces.

Photo: © Copyright Tommi Toikander -Finnish Defence Forces

Source: Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 20th and final NH90 to Finland

U.S. Army installs command post inside C-17 to better support paratroopers

In the near future, U.S. Army paratroopers can get video feeds to assess the threats on the ground in their drop zone thanks to an innovative project by the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 1 office.

U.S. Army photo by Amy Walker

Source: U.S. Army installs command post inside C-17 to better support paratroopers

Japan seeking to become full member of NATO SEASPARROW project

Japan is keen to join the NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System Project as a full consortium member, Reuters reported.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Hall [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

It is understood that Japan wants to be more active in the development of the ESSM Block 2 and currently the island nation is already a third-part member of the project.

Source: Japan seeking to become full member of NATO SEASPARROW project

Two Qantas A330s to be converted to KC-30 for RAAF

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Source: Two Qantas A330s to be converted to KC-30 for RAAF