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Aurora Flight Sciences acquired by Boeing - News
November 08, 2017
CHICAGO. Officials at Boeing completed the acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, developer and manufacturer of aerospace platforms and autonomous systems.
Radar/EW
U.S. Navy fighter jets to upgrade IRST21 sensor systems - News
October 19, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. Lockheed Martin recently received two contracts to upgrade its IRST21 passive, long-range sensor system for use on the U.S. Navy's fleet of F/A-18E/F combat jets.
Unmanned
State officials approve possible missile sale to Thailand - News
August 14, 2017
WASHINGTON. State Department officials approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Thailand for RGM-84L Harpoon Block II Surface Launched Missiles. The estimated cost is $24.9 million.
Avionics
Air Force, Boeing agree on deal for two new Air Force One 747-8 aircraft - News
August 08, 2017
WASHINGTON. The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract modification that will pave the way for the Air Force to purchase two commercial 747-8 aircraft to replace the two aging VC-25A Boeing 747-200 presidential support aircraft.
Avionics
Boeing sets up new avionics and electronics unit - News
July 31, 2017
CHICAGO. Aerospace company Boeing has announced the creation of a new group that will make flight controls and other electronics for military and civilian aircraft that are currently made by outside suppliers.
Avionics
U.S. Army Chinook helicopters undergo modernization effort to increase lifting power - News
July 28, 2017
PHILADELPHIA. U.S. Army officials tasked Boeing to build and test three Army CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters as part of a modernization effort. The contract is valued at $276 million and is expected to validate technology advancements that will increase the helicopter?s lifting power.
Avionics
Team completes electromagnetic testing on the KC-46 tanker - News
July 27, 2017
EVERETT, Wash. The Boeing-built KC-46 tanker has completed electromagnetic testing. This testing evaluates the aircraft?s ability to safely operate through electromagnetic fields produced by radars, radio towers, and other systems under mission conditions.
