USMC takes delivery of datalink-equipped Litening pods while Australia places order
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The US Marine Corps (USMC) have received 17 new 'plug-and-play' AN/AAQ-28(V)4 Litening AT (Advanced Targeting) pods from Northrop Grumman's Defensive Systems Division (DSD) of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced an order for 37 Litening AT pods to equip upgraded F/A-18A Hornet fighters. The USMC's new pods enable it to adapt its current Litening pods and datalink capabilities to specific missions without the need for aircraft modifications.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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EADS CASA fully deploys ARBS advanced air refueling boom on 12th test flight
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EADS CASA successfully deployed its refueling boom fully during the 12th flight of its A310 Boom Demonstrator Aircraft. The Air Refuelling Boom System (ARBS), aimed to equip the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330-200 tanker transports, has achieved all expected flight test objectives.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2007
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EADS promotes A330 tanker/transport in Australia
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The author examines the EADS CASA contract with the Australian Royal Air Force for transport aircraft that can also be used as aerial tankers. Topics include design and construction of aircraft, duel use age, and defense contracts.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2003
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