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Navy Asks Raytheon to Repair MQ-4C Triton Aircraft Our Bureau 450
Raytheon won $10.5 million to repair MQ-4C Triton aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy.
The contract covers repair of two parts associated with the AN/Distributed Aperture System-3 electro-optical/infrared system in support of the MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
Work is expected to be completed by December 2022.
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Australian Army to Get American Apache Choppers
The Australian army will replace its troubled Tiger helicopter fleet with the more reliable American-made Boeing Apache Guardian helicopters after a report revealed that design flaws and reliability issues plagued the Airbus-made Tigers.
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said on Jan. 15 that the AH-64 Apache helicopters would strengthen Australia’s armed reconnaissance force and allow Australia to shape its strategic environment better and deter threats.
“The Apache Guardian is the most lethal, most survivable and lowest risk option, meeting all of Defence’s capability, through-life support, security, and certification requirements,” Reynolds said. “By pursuing a proven and low-risk system offered by the Apache, Defence will avoid the ongoing cost and schedule risk typically associated with developmental platforms.”