Frank Wolfe, Author at Avionics International

Editor's Note

MQ-9A Block 5 to Get New Self-Protection Pod Next Year - May 9

Next year, the Block 5 Extended Range version of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) MQ-9A Reaper drone is to receive a self-protection pod developed by GA-ASI in concert with U.S.…

Connectivity

Companies' Perspective on New Data Links and Waveforms Sought for SDA Tranche 3 Transport Layer

The U.S. Space Force Space Development Agency's (SDA) Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Gamma satellites are to include Ultra High Frequency (UHF) S-band connections, an advanced tactical data link, and enhanced, anti-jam waveforms. But…

Editor's Note

Northrop Grumman Provides Updates on Polar SATCOM Programs

Northrop Grumman said on Nov. 7 that it has finished thermal vacuum tests on the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM)--two satellites for broadband communications over the North Pole for the U.S. Space Force…

Military

B-21 Taxi Tests Underway, As Bomber Prepares for First Flight

Taxi tests of the Northrop Grumman [NOC] B-21 Raider stealth bomber are underway near Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., as the aircraft prepares for first flight. The Air Force issued a short…

Advanced Technology

USAF Looking for "Revolutionary" Concepts for Next Generation Refueler-Airlift Teaming

As the U.S. Air Force develops systems to operate from austere locations and counter adversary attempts to disrupt U.S. military supply chains, the service is seeking "revolutionary" ideas on the future teaming…

Advanced Air Mobility

Joby Aviation Delivers First eVTOL Aircraft for U.S. Air Force’s 412th Test Wing

California-based Joby Aviation, Inc. [JOBY] said on Sept. 25 that it has delivered its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the U.S. Air Force to Edwards AFB, Calif.’s 412th Test Wing…

Advanced Technology

Boeing Aims to Use 5G for Aircraft Maintenance Improvements

Boeing is aiming to increase military aircraft mission capable rates and increase military technician safety through two efforts leveraging 5G technology—Autonomous Aircraft Inspection (AAI), using drones to take high-resolution photos of aircraft to…

Advanced Technology

Replacing F-35 PTMS May Cost $3 Billion, Honeywell Estimates

Whether and when the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter will need a new Power and Thermal Management System (PTMS) or an upgrade has been a matter of debate within industry and the F-35 program.…

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Editor's Note

MQ-9A Block 5 to Get New Self-Protection Pod Next Year - May 9

Connectivity

Companies' Perspective on New Data Links and Waveforms Sought for SDA Tranche 3 Transport Layer

Editor's Note

Northrop Grumman Provides Updates on Polar SATCOM Programs

Military

B-21 Taxi Tests Underway, As Bomber Prepares for First Flight

Advanced Technology

USAF Looking for "Revolutionary" Concepts for Next Generation Refueler-Airlift Teaming

Advanced Air Mobility

Joby Aviation Delivers First eVTOL Aircraft for U.S. Air Force’s 412th Test Wing

Advanced Technology

Boeing Aims to Use 5G for Aircraft Maintenance Improvements

Advanced Technology

Replacing F-35 PTMS May Cost $3 Billion, Honeywell Estimates