Update: US Air Force s ARRW fails first booster vehicle flight test
08 April 2021
by Pat Host
The US Air Force (USAF)/Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) conventional hypersonic glide weapon prototype failed its first booster vehicle flight test on 5 April, according to a service statement.
The ARRW failed to complete its launch sequence and did not deploy from its Boeing B-52H Stratofortress heavy bomber carriage aircraft. The B-52H flew over the Point Mugu Sea Range near California, intending to fire the ARRW booster test vehicle. Instead, the weapon returned with the B-52H to Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), California.
US Air Force s ARRW fails first booster vehicle flight test
07 April 2021
by Pat Host
The US Air Force (USAF)/Lockheed Martin AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) conventional hypersonic glide weapon prototype failed its first booster vehicle flight test on 5 April, according to a service statement.
The ARRW failed to complete its launch sequence and did not deploy from its Boeing B-52H Stratofortress heavy bomber carriage aircraft. The B-52H flew over the Point Mugu Sea Range near California, intending to fire the ARRW booster test vehicle. Instead, the weapon returned with the B-52H to Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), California.
Canada issues CASSAR contract to Centum
06 April 2021
by Pat Host
Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) issued Centum Research & Technology a USD1.3 million contract, including taxes, for its Cellular Airborne Sensor for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) programme on 26 March.
Centum will provide five of its Lifeseeker software-defined radio systems as part of the award, along with training material for operators, and maintenance and user manuals for each unit. The DND had a requirement to procure between five and eight operational CASSAR systems. The device will allow the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to locate and communicate with operational mobile phones on people in distress during missions.
Airbus solely qualifies for Canada s tanker procurement
05 April 2021
by Pat Host
Only Airbus and its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft qualified to bid for Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project, Canada announced on 1 April.
Canada seeks to replace its Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Airbus A310 MRTT (CC-150 Polariis in national service) aircraft. Boeing is developing its KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling tanker for the US Air Force (USAF).
Airbus, with its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, was deemed the only company qualified to bid for Canada’s Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project. (Airbus)
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