A clean sweep for AMCM

Article Abstract:

The US Navy being a leading practitioner of airborne mine countermeasures (AMCM), is developing a raft of new systems to bring the capabilities into the smaller MH-60 airframes mandated by the service's Helicopter Master plan. The Sea Dragon, Sea king and the MK 105 are some of systems used in AMCM operations.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Helicopters, MH-60 (Helicopter)

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General Atomics wins USN's future catapult contract

Article Abstract:

The US Naval Air Warfare Center has selected General Atomics to develop the Electro-magnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). Four EMALS launchers would be fitted in place of traditional steam catapults, using energy generated by the ship's nuclear reactor to launch the carrier's air group

Contracts & orders received, Electric services, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Nuclear industry, Contract agreement, General Atomics, Launch complexes (Astronautics)

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Fire Scout reaches new heights

Article Abstract:

The author examines the U.S. Navy's testing of Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout. Topics include weapon systems, command and control systems, and aircraft design.

Product information, Radio & TV communications equipment, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Military Command & Control Systems, Testing, Aircraft industry, Northrop Grumman Corp., Command and control systems, Weapons systems, Fire Scout (Aircraft)

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