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Job Title: Mechanical Technician Hawk Location: Oman About the Company: Our client currently have a vacancy to join a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services within the defence sector as a Hawk Mechanical Technician. This is a permanent position and will be based in Oman. Our client delivers critical and vital aviation services to the civil and defence sectors with unrivalled expertise. In the civil sector, their highly trained pilots and medical staff provide aerial emergency medical services, aerial search and rescue operations and aerial firefighting missions, supported by their in-house engineering teams and operational control centres. In the defence sector, their engineers, ground support staff and training instructors deliver military flying training, air station support and integrated engineering services to armies, navies and air forces. Job Description: • Reporting to the Team Manager, the jobholder will undertake all activities within their specialisation on the Hawk. • Support the Manager in continuous improvement of all work processes and, ensuring as far as is reasonably practicable, that the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees is maintained. • The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out any technical work required on the Hawk within their specialisation and completing all necessary paperwork. Benefits: • Annual salary of £37,000 – TAX FREE • Salary paid into the bank of your choice, local allowances in local bank. • Free fully furnished Air Force Bachelor accommodation • Free Medical under auspices of Ministry of Defence Oman • Sporting Facilities at Bases • Messing and Bar Facilities on a monthly payment basis through Mess Bills • Company will sponsor Residence/Visit Visas as applicable for family members• 50 + days annual leave Skills and Qualifications: • You will be an experienced Mechanical Technician • Good overall trade knowledge • An understanding of Military Engineering Policy is advantageous • An understanding of the principles and experience working in the BS ISO Quality Standard, the Environmental Standard and the Occupational Health & Safety Standard, and capable of doing the following: • Hawk aircraft first and second line maintenance. • Hawk aircraft fault diagnosis. • Aircraft track and balance. • 50 hours inspection • 100 hours inspection. • 200 hours inspection. • Annual Servicing • Engine removal and Installation. • Any other servicing and rectifications within his trade. • Training of technicians. • Aware of flight safety and safety at work • Reliable, Organised, Flexible, Team Player, Positive, Customer Focused, Trustworthy. •Willing to migrate to MAOS maintenance principals. •Willing to undertake prolonged periods of training. Additional Information: Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses. During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period
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24 Nov 22. Polish navigation service provider PANSA seeks UTM specialist.
Polish navigation service provider PANSA invites candidates to apply for the role of junior specialist/specialist for uncrewed traffic management (UTM) and U-space systems. Position responsibilities include:
- Participation in the development of PANSA in the field of systems for coordinating flights of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) – UTM systems and U-space management systems.
- Substantive participation in the work on further development of the PansaUTM system and other UAV flight coordination systems, including those compliant with the U-space Regulation. Specifying their functional requirements in accordance with the requirements of EU and national legislation.
- Cooperation with programmers from the R&D Center of PANSA NaviHub and with the staff involved in projects under the “Digital Services for BSP” program.
- Participation in tests of UTM and U-space systems.
- Market research in the field of UTM / U-space system technology development.
- Participation in meetings, conferences, panels, working groups on BSP/UTM/U-space.
Application deadline 7 December 2022
More information here: https://skk.erecruiter.pl/Offer.aspx?oid=3842539&cfg=58e9fc2b67ba49dfa17c0ac0bcfe8d56&fromSkk=1669282709755&ejoId=276955&ejorId=222052&comId=18799094&fbclid=IwAR0k7smsY7QTK0d_74QHuz03aVGSOj17p8cYVU1Vh4S4tsvkZaKMA5j_1-U
For more information: www.pansa.pl (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)
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01 Dec 22. UK Facilities management contracts worth £117m to support US Visiting Forces come into action. United States Forces stationed in the UK will benefit from £117m worth of new contracts to deliver repair and maintenance services to bases.
The contracts, awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) came into force on 1 December, having been awarded in June 2022.
They provide hard facilities management services to United States (US) Air Force bases at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Croughton, RAF Molesworth, RAF Alconbury, RAF Fairford and RAF Menwith Hill.
The contracts support current and future operational requirements by providing property maintenance, repairs, servicing, and hard facilities management to buildings used by the US Forces, as well as housing at Lakenheath.
VIVO Defence was awarded the contracts for RAF Lakenheath, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Menwith Hill. Mitie was awarded the contract for RAF Mildenhall.
The contracts, which also include the provision for a further £46m in additional works, have been developed in close collaboration with the US Air Force to ensure that the needs of the users on each base have been fully considered.
Lessons learned from the delivery of previous FM services have helped shape the new contracts, which incorporate best practice and recognised industry standards.
Tender evaluations were weighted to quality rather than price with the contracts designed to deliver an improved service through more effective and collaborative contract management.
David Brewer, DIO’s Chief Operating Officer said: “Cooperation between the US and UK is as important now as it has ever been. The presence of US Forces in the UK is of vital strategic importance as part of our shared commitment to NATO and the defence of Europe. I am proud of all the work DIO does to support the United States Visiting Forces, ranging from delivering major construction to support military capabilities to the provision of accommodation for service men and women. These new contracts are a further step forward in improving the quality of service we provide to our US partners.”
Brigadier General George Dietrich, Director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection for US Air Forces in Europe and Africa, said: “We have worked closely with DIO and our new industry partners to launch this new phase of facility maintenance at our installations. Our joint partnership with DIO is key to delivering infrastructure related services to support US Visiting Forces, their families, and our vital missions in the United Kingdom. We value our long-standing relationship with DIO and look forward to its continuation in the future.”
Jerry Moloney, Managing Director of VIVO Defence Services, said: “Our mobilisation team has been working closely with DIO and the USVF in readiness for the start date. We are a key supplier for DIO and the MoD and it is great to carry out these services for the American air force on their behalf, we are really looking forward to bringing about improvements where we can. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the 250 new colleagues we are taking on to deliver these services and look forward to everyone across VIVO working with them to add real value to the contract.”
Brian Talbot, Managing Director, Central Government & Defence, for Mitie, said: “We’re delighted to be continuing our support for DIO as we kickstart this new contract with the United States Air Force at RAF Mildenhall. By bringing together our exceptional colleagues, our experience supporting the Armed Forces, and our innovative technology solutions, we’re excited to be working alongside the US Air Force and helping to improve facilities management services on site.”
The contracts are for three years, with the potential to extend by a further two, based on performance, and are expected to come into service in December 2022.
VIVO Defence starts maintenance and housing services for the US air force. VIVO Defence Services begins looking after more than 1,000 operational building assets and nearly 1,500 military family homes for the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) in the UK today (Thursday, 1 December).
VIVO, which works solely for the UK military and its partners, already provides asset and facilities management services as well as maintenance work at 20,000 operational buildings and 27,000 service family homes through Defence Infrastructure Organisation new FDIS Contracts
Now it is set to start at eight main USVF sites and three associated ones across England.
In June this year, VIVO Defence was awarded four of five USVF contracts tendered by the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
And, from today, it becomes responsible for a range of maintenance activities at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Menwith Hill and RAF Mildenhal. This includes linked sites at RAF Fylingdales, RAF Molesworth and RAF Welford.
The company is a joint venture between Serco, a provider of essential public services including for the military, and Equans – a leading UK provider of FM, housing and low carbon energy across defence, government, and the private sector.
Over the past few months, VIVO Defence’s mobilisation team have been working with DIO and the USVF preparing to take over the maintenance of the built estate, billable works and family housing. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
29 Nov 22. NSPA delivers new infrastructure to NAGSF at Sigonella, Italy.
The new additions include AGS headquarters, modern hangars, apron and other workshops and warehouses.
The Nato Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has announced the delivery of a critical infrastructure to Nato’s Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Force (NAGSF).
The handing over further signifies the successful completion of permanent infrastructure work related to the expansion of AGS’ ground operations and flight areas.
The latest move was marked by a ceremony held on 28 November at Sigonella Main Operating Base, Italy, which is also the home base for NAGSF and its RQ-4D remotely-piloted aircraft (RPA) fleet.
It was attended by officials from NSPA, NAGSF, Nato Investment Committee, the Italian Ministry of Defence, and the Italian Directorate General of Works and State Property.
Handled by NSPA, the infrastructure work was funded and commissioned by Nato on behalf of Territorial Host Nation Italy.
Carried out between July 2018 and November 2022, the work supported more than 600 jobs with the involvement of companies from across Italy, Europe and the US.
It included the design and construction of new buildings, spread across 26,700m², for managing command-and-control activities.
The new additions include AGS headquarters, a new apron, three modern flight hangars and other associated workshops, offices and warehouses.
Work also involved the renovation of old warehouses at the base to provide logistics and maintenance support for the AGS aircraft fleet.
NSPA general manager Stacy Cummings said: “This complex project demonstrates our ability to deliver efficient, effective and responsive solutions to Nato and our nations.
“The new infrastructure will improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions while providing a comfortable place to work for all those contributing to AGS mission.”
Various sustainability measures were adopted in the process of building this infrastructure, which now features advanced rainwater/wastewater management, 600 newly installed photovoltaic panels, capability to recycle materials, among others. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
MARITIME
29 Nov 22. CMN delivers Ocean Eagle patrol boat to Angola. French shipyard Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie (CMN) has delivered an Ocean Eagle 43 trimaran patrol boat to the Angolan Navy, some years after supplying three HSI 32 patrol craft as part of a 495 m euro deal.
CMN announced the delivery last week, noting that the Ocean Eagle 43 is an advanced patrol trimaran designed for long-range surveillance missions, including search and rescue, monitoring of the marine environment, surveillance of exclusive economic and fishing zones, and more.
Mer et Marine reports the vessel was handed over on 19 November in Toulon, where the vessel had concluded its sea trials. It was built at the iXblue shipyard in La Ciotat, to which CMN subcontracts the hull manufacture. The vessel was outfitted by iXblue, with the assistance of CMN.
The vessel is the first of three Ocean Eagles ordered by Angola, Mer et Marine reports. These are being acquired under a 495 m euro deal signed in 2016 with United Arab Emirates-based Privinvest, which at the time announced it would establish a shipyard in Angola and supply several naval vessels. Privinvest has facilities and shipyards in a number of countries including France (CMN), Germany (German Naval Yards Kiel) and the Middle East.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the 2016 deal included three HSI 32 patrol craft, which were delivered in 2019, and a long range offshore patrol vessel and a short range patrol vessel from France.
Angola has been expanding its small navy in recent times and in December 2015 ordered new equipment from Italy, including two patrol boats, radars and six helicopters (four AW139s and two A109Ks). The 7.3 m euro patrol boat order was placed with Whitehead Sistemi Subacquei, part of Finmeccanica (Leonardo).
Recent Angolan Navy deliveries include four Super Dvora Mk III patrol craft, which were ordered from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in 2015 and delivered in 2016. A Cessna Citation jet was delivered in 2017 after being modified to maritime patrol configuration in Israel (this included fitment of a Seaspray radar). In 2018 Angola ordered three C295 aircraft from Spain – two will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions.
The Ocean Eagle is also in service with Mozambique, which in September 2013 signed a controversial 200 m euro deal with CMN to build three Ocean Eagle 43s, three HSI 32 interceptors and 24 fishing vessels over a two year period. (Source: https://www.defenceweb.co.za/)
29 Nov 22. RCN launches fourth Harry DeWolf-class AOPS HMCS William Hall.
Delivery of the fourth AOPS to the RCN is expected to take place next year. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN ) has officially launched its fourth Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and offshore patrol ship (AOPS) HMCS William Hall.
Announcing the vessel’s launch in a Facebook post, the RCN said that the latest event marks a major milestone in the construction process of the ship.
HMCS William Hall is being constructed by Canadian shipbuilding company Irving Shipbuilding .
RCN tweeted: “Our fourth AOPS, the future HMCS William Hall, has been launched into the water in Halifax! This marks another major milestone in the shipbuilding process, where [the] construction of [the] ship transfers from land to water.”
The launch comes after several days of effort by the company.
It involved rolling the AOPS onto the barge, with the help of ‘self-propelled modular transporters’, and then towing the vessel into the Bedford basin.
According to Irving Shipbuilding’s tweet last week, the fourth AOPS’ launch required approximately 49 m litres of water to completely submerge the barge.
The RCN said that HMCS William Hall will continue to remain at the company’s Halifax Shipyard until its construction-related work is complete.
Construction of William Hall commenced in 2019 while its delivery to the RCN is expected by next year.
The vessels are being constructed as part of the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. In 2012, a contract for constructing a total of six AOPS was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding.
The RCN will deploy all the Harry DeWolf-class vessels to conduct several missions, including surveillance in Canadian waters and in the Arctic.
The first vessel of this class, HMCS Harry DeWolf, was delivered to the RCN in 2020. It was followed by the delivery of the second and third AOPS in July 2021 and in September 2022, respectively. (Source: naval-technology.com)
28 Nov 22. Indian Navy accepts delivery of second Project 15B destroyer Mormugao. The destroyer will be deployed to provide increased maritime prowess to India in the Indian Ocean region. India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) has officially handed over the second Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, named Mormugao (Y 12705), to the Indian Navy. Announced by the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD), the delivery of the vessel took place on 24 November.
Construction of Mormugao commenced in June 2016, followed by the vessel’s launch in September of the same year. The ship began its initial sea trials in December last year.
The MoD said that the destroyer has been delivered nearly three months prior to the original contractual date.
In a statement, the Indian MoD said: “The delivery of Mormugao is an affirmation of the impetus being given by the Government of India and the Indian Navy towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ as part of celebration of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.”
The contract for the construction of four Project 15B or Visakhapatnam-class destroyers was awarded to MDL in 2011 to gradually replace the Indian Navy’s existing ageing of Kolkata-class (Project 15A) destroyers.
Designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau, all the four vessels have been named after major Indian cities, including Visakhapatnam, Mormugao, Imphal and Surat.
The lead warship of the class, called INS Visakhapatnam, has already entered into the service with the Indian Navy.
The fourth destroyer of the class, Surat (YD 12707), was launched by the Indian Navy earlier this year.
The Visakhapatnam-class vessels are 163m-long and 17m-wide and offers high speeds of up to 30 knots.
The destroyers are equipped with nearly 75% of indigenously built weapon systems and equipment.
It includes Larsen & Toubro’s anti-submarine rocket and torpedo tube launchers, Bharat Electronics, Bangalore’s medium-range surface-to-air missiles, BrahMos surface-to-surface missiles and Bharat Heavy Electricals’ (BHEL) 76mm super rapid gun mount. (Source: naval-technology.com)
28 Nov 22. GRSE/L&T launch Indian Navy’s third survey vessel large Ikshak.
The SVL ships will help in gathering oceanographic and geophysical data. The 110m-long and 16m-wide vessel can accommodate up to 231 personnel and has a maximum speed of 18k. Credit: Government of India/Ministry of Defence/Press Information Bureau.
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the launch of the third Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL), named Ikshak, for the Indian Navy.
The vessel is being constructed by Indian companies Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), and Larsen & Turbo (L&T) Shipbuilding.
The launch of the new vessel was marked by a ceremony held on 26 November at Kattupalli, Chennai, India.
It was attended by Southern Naval Command flag officer commanding in chief vice-admiral MA Hampiholi, and other officials.
During the traditional launch event, the new vessel Ikshak made its first contact with the waters of the Bay of Bengal.
The third SVL’s name, which means ‘guide’, signifies the crucial role of survey ships in maintaining the safety and security of the sailors at the sea.
The initial contract for the construction of four SVL ships was awarded to GRSE by the Indian MoD in 2018.
Following this contract, the company sub-contracted L&T Shipbuilding to support part of the construction of the second, third, and fourth ships at its shipyard in Kattupalli.
The first SVL, named Sandhayak, was launched in December 2021 while the second ship, Nirdeshak, was launched earlier this year.
Once constructed, the four ships will replace the Indian Navy’s Sandhayak-class survey ships.
The 110m-long and 16m-wide SVL feature new generation hydrographic equipment that will help in gathering oceanographic/geophysical data for defence and civil applications.
It can carry up to four survey motorboats and an integral helicopter onboard. The ship will primarily be deployed to perform full scale hydrographic surveys of navigational channels and ports in coastal and deep-water areas. Other roles include serving as a hospital ship in times of emergencies, and providing limited defence. (Source: naval-technology.com)
24 Nov 22. US-donated Sri Lankan Navy ship Vijayabahu commissioned in Colombo Harbour. This is the third ship to be donated by the US to the Sri Lanka Navy. US-donated Sri Lankan Navy ship Vijayabahu, which was formerly the US Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro, has been commissioned in Colombo Harbour. The commissioning event was attended by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Secretary to the Minister of Defense Kamal Gunaratne, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne and the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung.
This ship was donated by the US to Sri Lanka on 26 October 2021 as part of its commitment to bolster the island nation’s capability to safeguard its maritime sovereignty and security.
Given that Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is seven times the size of its land area and it maintains a search and rescue area that is almost 25 times as large, the new vessel will help the country in performing various operations.
Among the critical operations include conservation of marine resources, undertaking search and rescue mission of naval and fishing vessels in distress and interdiction of drug and weapons smuggling.
This is the third ship to be donated by the US to the Sri Lanka Navy.
The US had donated Gajabahu vessel in 2018 and Samudura in 2004.
These vessels continue to patrol the island nation’s waters.
A former Hamilton-class high-endurance 115m cutter, Vijayabahu had undertaken one of the longest voyages in the Sri Lankan naval history. It started from Seattle, Washington on 3 September 2022 and reached Colombo on 2 November.
In its previous US role, the ship, as Douglas Munro, helped in enforcing fishing regulations in Alaskan waters, seized trawlers embroiled in illegal practices and interdicted 11.5 tonnes of drugs off the coast of Mexico.
Following the 2004 tsunami, the vessel delivered food and water to Indonesians. It also seized a vessel that was overtaken by pirates off the Horn of Africa.
The then Douglas Munro also rescued survivors of several shipwrecks in dangerous waters off the Alaskan coast. This vessel transfer is part of the cooperation between Sri Lanka and the US in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (Source: naval-technology.com)
25 Nov 22. The first Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS GLASGOW, has begun the float off process, which will see her enter the water for the first time. Over the coming days, the ship, currently weighing nearly 6,000 tonnes, will undertake a series of complex manoeuvres that will move her from BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard, onto a barge before being towed down river to a deep-water location in the West of Scotland.
Once in position, the float off will involve the base of the barge being slowly submerged over a number of hours until HMS GLASGOW fully enters the water. She will then return to BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard further along the Clyde, where she will undergo the next stages of outfit before test and commissioning.
Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence, said: “HMS GLASGOW entering the water for the first time marks a major milestone for the Type 26 programme which supports thousands of highly skilled jobs in Scotland and more across the wider UK supply chain.
“We’re continuing to invest in the British shipbuilding industry to maintain the Royal Navy’s cutting-edge ability to defend our nation, while strengthening our partnership with allies.”
David Shepherd, Type 26 Programme Director, BAE Systems, said: “Seeing HMS GLASGOW in the water for the first time will be a proud and exciting moment for the thousands of people involved in this great endeavour. She will soon transfer to our Scotstoun yard in Glasgow where we look forward to installing her complex systems and bringing her to life.”
The BAE Systems engineers involved in the float off of HMS GLASGOW have been specially trained using the 3D visualisation suite which gives engineers access to a full digital twin of the ship. They will monitor the ship closely throughout all stages of the process ensuring that the transition is safely managed. The float off process will also be supported by engineers from Defence Equipment & Support, the MOD delivery agent, as well as members of the Royal Navy.
The float off process is a more modern, efficient and low risk way for a ship to enter the water compared to the previous dynamic launches. The process is well proven, having been used for the five Offshore Patrol Vessels built by BAE Systems in Glasgow, the last of which was delivered to the Royal Navy in 2020.
HMS GLASGOW has been under construction since steel was cut in 2017. The second and third ships, HMS CARDIFF and HMS BELFAST, are currently in build in Govan. The build process for each ship involves its structure being completed in Govan; skilled teams of fabricators and steelworkers construct the units before they are assembled into the forward and aft blocks which are joined together before the ship departs. In Scotstoun, the ship’s outfit is completed and the complex systems are set to work before test and commissioning takes place. HMS GLASGOW will be delivered to the Royal Navy in the mid-2020s.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Defence awarded BAE Systems a £4.2bn contract to build a further five Type 26 City Class frigates for the Royal Navy, sustaining 4,000 jobs across BAE Systems and the wider UK maritime supply chain.
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29 Nov 22. Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider will be unveiled Dec. 2 at the company’s site in Palmdale, Calif., marking the first time the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft will be seen by the public. When delivered to the Air Force, the B-21 will join the nation’s strategic triad as a visible and flexible deterrent; supporting national security objectives and assuring the nation’s allies and partners.
When it comes to delivering America’s resolve, the Raider will provide the Air Force with long range, high survivability and mission payload flexibility. The B-21 will penetrate the toughest defenses for precision strikes anywhere in the world. Here are 10 key facts about Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider.
- Sixth Generation. The B-21 Raider benefits from more than three decades of strike and stealth technology. It is the next evolution of the Air Force strategic bomber fleet. Developed with the next generation of stealth technology, advanced networking capabilities and an open systems architecture, the B-21 is optimized for the high-end threat environment. It will play a critical role in helping the Air Force meet its most complex missions.
- Stealth. Northrop Grumman is continuously advancing technology, employing new manufacturing techniques and materials to ensure the B-21 will defeat the anti-access, area-denial systems it will face.
- Backbone of the Fleet. The B-21 Raider forms the backbone of the future for U.S. air power. The B-21 will deliver a new era of capability and flexibility through advanced integration of data, sensors and weapons. Capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads, the B-21 will be one of the most effective aircraft in the sky, with the ability to use a broad mix of stand-off and direct attack munitions.
- A Digital Bomber. The B-21 is a digital bomber. Northrop Grumman uses agile software development, advanced manufacturing techniques and digital engineering tools to help mitigate production risk on the B-21 program and enable modern sustainment practices. Six B-21 Raiders are in various stages of final assembly and test at Northrop Grumman’s plant in Palmdale, California.
- Cloud Technology. Northrop Grumman and the Air Force successfully demonstrated the migration of B-21 ground systems data to a cloud environment. This demonstration included the development, deployment and test of B-21 data, including the B-21 digital twin, that will support B-21 operations and sustainment. This robust cloud-based digital infrastructure will result in a more maintainable and sustainable aircraft with lower-cost infrastructure.
- Open Architecture. To meet the evolving threat environment, the B-21 has been designed from day one for rapid upgradeability. Unlike earlier generation aircraft, the B-21 will not undergo block upgrades. New technology, capabilities and weapons will be seamlessly incorporated through agile software upgrades and built-in hardware flexibility. This will ensure the B-21 Raider can continuously meet the evolving threat head on for decades to come.
- A National Team. Since contract award in 2015, Northrop Grumman has assembled a nationwide team to design, test and build the world’s most advanced strike aircraft. The B-21 team includes more than 8,000 people from Northrop Grumman, industry partners and the Air Force. The team consists of more than 400 suppliers across 40 states.
- Sustainment. Long-term operations and sustainment affordability has been a B-21 program priority from the start. In partnership with the Air Force, our team has made maintainability an equally important requirement to stealth performance to ensure we’re driving more affordable, predictable operations and sustainment outcomes.
- Global Reach. The B-21 Raider will be the backbone of the U.S. bomber fleet and pivotal to supporting our nation’s strategic deterrence strategy. In addition to its advanced long-range precision strike capabilities that will afford Combatant Commanders the ability to hold any target, anywhere in the world at risk, it has also been designed as the lead component of a larger family of systems that will deliver intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, electronic attack and multi-domain networking capabilities. In a dynamic global security environment, the B-21 will provide the flexibility and deterrence critical to the security of the U.S. and our allies.
- Raider. The B-21 Raider is named in honor of the Doolittle Raid of World War II when 80 airmen, led by Lt. Col. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, and 16 B-25 Mitchell medium bombers set off on a mission that changed the course of World War II. The actions of these 80 volunteers were instrumental in shifting momentum in the Pacific theater. This marked the raid as a catalyst to a multitude of future progress in U.S. air superiority from land or sea. The courageous spirit of the Doolittle Raiders is the inspiration behind the name of the B-21 Raider.
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29 Nov 22. Ball Aerospace has selected Dr. Alberto Conti, to serve as vice president and general manager of the company’s Civil Space Strategic Business Unit (SBU), effective immediately.In this role, Conti will lead the Civil Space SBU and will be responsible for a portfolio that spans across all science fields, operational weather and Earth observation, as well as advanced technologies and development. He will partner with customers and stakeholders to achieve mission priorities and define next-generation architectures through the development and implementation of strategies aligned with the Ball Aerospace strategic plan. (Source: PR Newswire)
29 Nov 22. COMSovereign Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: COMS and COMSP) (“COMSovereign” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G communication systems and solutions, today announced that the Board of Directors has unanimously appointed David Knight as Chief Executive Officer, President, and a Director of the Company on November 23, 2022. Mr. Knight was initially named interim CEO on September 7, 2022, following the departures of the Company’s CEO and its President. Working with the Board of Directors, Mr. Knight has been implementing a series of business process improvements and refocusing activities which include streamlining operations and reducing costs. These efforts also include engaging with customers and partners in an effort to maximize the value of the Company’s wireless communications and tethered drone products, its Intellectual Property portfolio, and identifying new revenue-generating opportunities. (Source: PR Newswire)
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