TROY, Ohio — Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies, has completed its first upgrade of the U.S. Navy’s fleet of C-130T and KC-130T aircraft with new wheels and brakes, the company said in a May 6 release. The long-lasting…
Navy Reserve Recapitalizing Adversary Aircraft Fleet, Admiral Says
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Reserve Tactical Support Wing of the Navy Air Reserve provides the fleet with adversary services to train crews in aerial combat between dissimilar aircraft and does so using a fleet of F-5 Tiger II and F/A-18…
Mustin: KC-130J Transport is Navy Reserve’s Top Equipment Priority
ARLINGTON, Va. — The admiral in charge of the Navy Reserve said his top acquisition priority is the KC-130J Super Hercules transport/tanker aircraft, needed to replace the service’s C/KC-130T Hercules transports. “Procurement of the KC-130J to replace the legacy C/KC-130T…
‘Old Salt’ Designation Passes to Adm. Christopher Grady
The Surface Navy Association’s (SNA) “Old Salt” designation, honoring the active duty U. S. Navy officer with the earliest date of qualification as a Surface Warfare Officer, has passed to Adm. Christopher Grady. Grady is currently assigned as the Commander,…
General Atomics Opens Office in Patuxent River, Maryland
SAN DIEGO — General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has opened an office in Patuxent River, Maryland, to serve as a customer engagement center supporting maritime and naval aviation programs and business growth initiatives in the region, the company announced May…
BAE Systems Awarded $76 Million Contract for Vertical Launch System Canisters
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — BAE Systems has been awarded a $76 million contract modification to produce additional Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters for the U.S. Navy, the company said in a May 4 release. The canisters play a critical role for…
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…
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…
