Sikorsky's Hawk: an all-purpose helo for the 21st century

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The US Navy will remanufacture its SH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters. The conversion program involves the improvement of cockpit mission equipment, upgrading of AYK-14 mission computer, improvements of its displays, keysets, tactical aids and communication systems. The SH-60R will be armed with new AGM-114 Hellfire antiarmor missiles, Mk46 and Mk50 anti-submarine warfare torpedoes and a 7.62mm machine gun. The chopper will also get a 20,000 flight hours extension upgrades and its operating load will be increased to 23,500 pounds.

Aircraft Manufacturing, Antisubmarine Helicopters

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LMAS makes first flight of new marine tanker

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co has conducted the first flight test of the aerial refueling version of its C-130J Hercules transport being built for the Marine Corps. Called the KC-130J, the aircraft made its first flight at Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, GA. It has a 57,500-lb fuel offload capacity using wing fuel and external tanks and the capability of carrying an additional 24,392 lbs of fuel in a specially configured internal fuselage tank.

Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Tankers, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.

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United Defense's Mk110 gun to arm LCS and New Destroyer

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The US Navy has selected the 57mm Mk110 Close-in Gun System for the baseline design of its DD(X) next-generation destroyer and to arm the Littoral Combat Ship. The Mk110 of the United Defense Industries Inc. is a rapid-fire automatic cannon and an export derivative of the Mk3 gun built by Bofors Defence of Sweden, a subsidiary of United Defense.

Facilities & equipment, National Security, Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms, Dept of the Navy, US Navy, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Usage, Product information, Equipment and supplies, Firearms, Aerospace industry, UDI, United States. Navy, BAE Systems Inc. Land & Armaments Operating Group

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