General Atomics chosen for carrier arresting gear development

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The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded General Atomics a five-year, US$95.8 million contract for the system development and demonstration of the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) that will trap aircraft as they land onboard a carrier. Also, the Portable Advanced Telemetry Acquisition System (PATAS), built by Sypris Data Systems, is being used to assess the war-fighting capacity of Navy ships and aircraft from unit to battle group level.

National Security, Naval Air Systems Command, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Aerospace industry, United States. Naval Air Systems Command

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General atomics to build new carrier aircraft catapults

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The Naval Air Warfare CenterEs Aircraft Division awarded San Diego based General Atomics the contract for development and demonstration of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). The EMALS will revolutionize aircraft carrier flight operations by replacing the existing maintenance-intensive steam-powered catapults on aircraft carriers.

California, Aircraft, Aircraft industry, United States. Naval Air Warfare Center

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Singapore hosts first U.S. carrier at new Changi Naval Base pier

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The new pier in Changi Naval Base allows all US Navy air craft carriers a second Southeast Asia berth. Its proximity to the strategically vital Malacca Straits, and other regional issues, are analyzed.

Singapore, United States foreign relations, Strategic aspects, South China Sea, Singapore foreign relations

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