WASHINGTON — The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the government of India of P-8I patrol aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.42 billion, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in an April 30 release. …
Navy Receives Production Approval for Next-Generation Air Combat Training System
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges program office (PMA-205) received Milestone C approval for its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II) on April 27, the Naval Air…
Milestone KC-130J Super Hercules Delivery Includes Capability Upgrade
PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Marine Corps received its 60th KC-130J aircraft in March; the aircraft includes improved navigational performance, a modernized cockpit, and other key upgrades, the Naval Air Systems Command said in an April 29 release. The Tactical…
Navy Announces New Assignments for Flags
ARLINGTON, Va. — The acting secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced on April 30 the following assignments: Rear Adm. William D. Byrne Jr. will be assigned as director, warfare development, N72, Office of the Chief of…
Martin UAV Selected to Prototype U.S. Navy Unmanned Aerial System
PLANO, Texas — The Navy selected Martin UAV’s V-BAT for a VTOL UAS prototyping and development effort in order to fulfill new technological requirements driven by the changing nature of threats in austere operating environments, Martin UAV said in an…
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Holds Change of Command Ceremony
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) held a change of command ceremony April 30 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where Adm. Philip Davidson relinquished command to Adm. John Aquilino, the Defense Department said in a May 1 release. Aquilino…
U.S. Coast Guard FRCs Visit Partners in Athens, Greece
ATHENS, Greece — The Sentinel-class fast response cutters USCGC Charles Moulthrope (WPC 1141) and USCGC Robert Goldman (WPC 1142) arrived in Athens for a routine logistics visit and key leader engagements, April 29, 2021, the Coast Guard Atlantic area said in an…
USCGC Hamilton Conducts Operations with Turkish Navy
BLACK SEA — The Legend-class national security cutter USCGC Hamilton (WMSL 753) conducted a series of maritime exercises with the Turkish navy, April 30, 2021, in the Black Sea, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs said in a release. Hamilton’s crew conducted a…
Cutter Diligence Returns to Homeport after 59-day Caribbean Sea Patrol
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returned to homeport in Pensacola Thursday after a 59-day Caribbean Sea patrol, the Coast Guard 8th District said in an April 29 release. The Diligence crew performed search and rescue,…
Curtiss-Wright Selected by SRC to Provide Flight Recorders for T-6 Aircraft
ASHBURN, Va. – April 28, 2021 – Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division, a supplier of rugged avionics solutions, today announced that it was selected by Scientific Research Corp. (SRC) to provide a version of its Fortress flight recorder system to upgrade the T-6…
