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Lockheed Martin company Sikorsky has selected Canadian avionics maker CMC Electronics’ military Flight Management System (FMS) for its Black Hawks.
The companies have signed a new multi-year contract, buts its value has not been disclosed.
Details regarding the delivery timelines and the number of systems to be supplied also remain undisclosed.

As per the terms of the contract, CMC will provide its CMA-2082MC military FMS for installation on the S-70i, S-70M, HH-60M, HH-60W, UH-60M, and several other Sikorsky helicopter models.

Although Ukraine has stabilized the front around Bakhmut, but the situation continues to be extremely precarious.
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Veteran Tickets Foundation has given away over 15 million tickets to veterans, service members and their families, and that number continues to grow. More than just tickets, Vet Tix is providing its members with an opportunity to step back into “normal life,” reduce stress, strengthen family bonds and build life-long memories with their loved ones.
Founded and staffed by veterans and veteran family members, Vet Tix stepped up with a solution to these problems: The 501(c)(3) organization teams up with ticketing partners, sports teams, promoters and venues to provide free tickets to events.

The US Air Force (USAF) has elected to end participation in the Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP), intended to result in the development of an advanced engine for Block 4 of the Lockheed Martin F-35. The service will instead advance the Pratt & Whitney F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU).“We needed something that was affordable and could support all [F-35] variants,” said USAF Secretary Frank Kendall on 10 March.The F-35 Block 4 requires about 25% more electricity in order to power its larger computer processor and more complex weapons systems setup.

Fresh back from his research trip to Ukraine, Mike Kofman joins Ryan for a discussion about what he learned. They discuss the battle for Bakhmut, munitions shortages and force structure, artillery and attrition, Russia’s unimpressive offensive, and what else the West could be doing to set Ukraine up for success in a widely anticipated spring […]
The post How to Think About Bakhmut and a Ukrainian Spring Offensive appeared first on War on the Rocks.

A US Space Force radome receives data from satellites at Kaena Point Space Force Station, Hawaii, on 14 September 2022. (US Space Force)
The US Space Force (USSF) is poised to award several contracts to commercial satellite communications (satcom) companies, who will provide proliferated low Earth orbit (LEO) satcom capabilities to US armed forces and allies, the head of the service’s commercial satcom office said.

Seen in Spanish colours but Swiss delivery markings, the first of an initial 24 PC-21s for the EdAE was delivered in September 2021. A further 16 have been ordered. (EdAE)
The Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire Español: EdAE) has ordered additional Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainer aircraft, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) announced on 10 March.
The procurement of 16 further PC-21s adds to the 24 that were acquired in early 2020, the last of which was delivered to Spain in mid-2022. Besides the aircraft, the deal includes simulators and other items.

ICBM Launch from Submarine
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In a rare move on Sunday, North Korea launched at least one missile in the Sea of Japan from a submarine in response to large-scale joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea. While Pyongyang has conducted a smattering of land-based launches over the past year, it is rare for North Korea to launch missiles at sea.

The USAF has requested to divest a total of 310 aircraft and helicopters during fiscal year (FY) 2024, including the last remaining Boeing KC-10 tankers and the first block of F-22s.The USAF aims to retire all 24 KC-10s, ending the type’s run as the USAF’s largest air-to-air tanker. The aircraft will be replaced by the Boeing KC-46. Though smaller and capable of passing less fuel to receivers, the KC-46 is meant to serve as a bridge tanker until the planned introduction of the Next-Generation Air-refueling System (NGAS) in the 2030s.

The US Navy’s proposed fiscal year 2024 budget request includes funding for two Constellation-class guided-missile frigates. (Fincantieri Marinette Marine)
The US Navy (USN) fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request includes USD14.3 billion for surface combatants, including funding to bolster guided-missile destroyer (DDG) and frigate (FFG) numbers, according to Pentagon budget documents released on 13 March.
The FY 2024 proposal includes about USD4.8 billion for two DDG 51 Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, compared with USD8.2 billion for three ships in FY 2023.