A high-speed satellite communications (SATCOM) system has been installed on a second Air Force C-130J Hercules, providing in-flight internet connection to crew and passengers. Air Force is the first C-130J Hercules operator in the world to install the Ka-band SATCOM system in its fleet. The latest aircraft to have the system installed ...
BAE Systems has been awarded a $148.3 million contract by the US Army to upgrade 43 M88A1 HERCULES heavy-lift vehicles for added capability. The agreement continues the upgrade of the M88A1 to the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift System (HERCULES) configuration to increase power, maneuverability and survivability to reach ...
A new missile decoy designed to protect Typhoon jets from missiles is being trialled by the RAF. Defence Minister Stuart Andrew announced the beginning of a series of capability tests of BriteCloud, a drinks-can sized missile decoy to protect combat jets from the latest radar-guided missiles. BriteCloud by Leonardo uses radar ...
The RAF has joined with eight other countries in Sweden to begin Exercise Arctic Challenge and train together. Exercise Arctic Challenge is one of Europe’s largest air force exercises with 140 aircraft and 4000 troops supported by NATO assets, coming together from 22 May – 4 June to test their ...