The existing remote vision system on the Boeing KC-46 has been plagued with quality issues, which make up two of six Category 1 deficiencies on the airplane.

Australia, the UK and the U.S. in July signed a cooperation agreement to work together on future upgrades to the E-7A, with a focus on interoperability.

Known locally as the MRH-90 Taipan, the Australian Army helicopter crashed on the night of July 28 with four crew onboard.

The 14-aircraft fleet, all based at the JGSDF Camp in Kisarazu, stood down on July 22.

“I’m thrilled to welcome more than 5,000 employees to the L3Harris team today,” L3Harris Chair and CEO Chris Kubasik said.

Japan is doubling down on stand-off weapons and counter-strike capabilities as it describes the security landscape it faces as its “greatest trial since WWII.”

The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 27 approved its $831.8 million defense spending bill for 2024.

Northrop Grumman’s sales rose 9% year-on-year to $9.6 billion in the second quarter while earnings-per-share (EPS) fell to $5.34 from $6.06 a year ago.