USMC Tests RI&S’s APG-79(V)4 GaN-AESA Radar on F/A-18 Hornet
Raytheon announced that a pre-production version of the APG-79(V)4 AESAradar had completed its first flight on a USMC-operated F/A-18.
USA News
Sensors
Bilateral Relations
Anti-Turkish Letter to the Congress
Seven organisations that oppose the sale of F-16 aircraft to Turkiye sent letters to the US Senate and House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committees.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
Expo and Air Show
G.A. Unveils MQ-9B STOL UAV
GA-ASI unveiled a new MQ-9B UAV variant at INDO PACIFIC 2022 expo in Australia; The MQ-9B STOL designed to operate from amphibious vessel decks.
Unmanned Systems
AeroVironment secures USD 18 million contract
The US Army has contracted California-based drone manufacturer AeroVironment to supply additional roaming munitions to Ukraine.
Air
Bilateral Relations
WSJ: Biden Asks to Approve Weapons Deal With Turkiye
Biden asked Congress to approve weapon sales to Turkiye which could set the stage for sale of F-16 jet fighters.
Air
M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for F-16 and F-35
The Leonardo M-346 Master has been certified by the US USAF as a jet trainer for future F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots in Poland.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy launches Boeing’s Orca XLUUV Submarine
The US Navy announced its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) program with a first in-water test of the test vehicle last month.
Navy / Maritime
Austal builds 16th Expeditionary Fast Transport ship
Shipbuilding company Austal Limited announced that it has been awarded a $230.5 million contract to build the 16th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel.
Air
Bilateral Relations
U.S. Congress signals that Turkey might acquire F-16V
US Congress changes its anti-Turkish position. Congress signals the possibility of selling F-16 fighters to Turkey following U.S. President Biden’s letter.
Country
The U.S. Abandoned over $7 bn in Military Equipment
According to a Pentagon report, the United States left behind USD 7.12 billion in military hardware in Afghanistan after withdrawing from the country.
Air
Sensors
USAF selects Boeing’s E-7 to replace the E-3s
The Department of the Air Force has decided to replace a portion of the fleet with the E-7 Wedgetail.
Air
Bilateral Relations
USAF Evaluates Thailand's Readiness to Operate F-35 Aircraft
Thailand wants to replace F-16s with F-35 stealth jets. According to local media USAF will dispatch an inspection team to evaluate the RTAF capability.
Air
VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Has Reached IOC
The US Navy Department announced that the US Marine Corps-operated VH-92A presidential and US presidential helicopters had reached IOC.
Air
Boeing introduces T-7A Red Hawk jet to USAF
Before the aircraft was delivered, Boeing introduced the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
