USAF banks on Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy as workhorse until 2040

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Lockheed Martin's new modernized C-5M Super Galaxy strategic airlifters would help ensure the USAF's (US Air Force) ability to move massive amounts of cargo in a cost-effective manner till 2040. The aircraft, converted from a C-5B, has undergone the Avionics Modernisation Programme (AMP) and the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Programme (RERP) phases of the upgrade, and this technology provides the USAF with powerful fuel-saving engines and higher aircraft availability.

Facilities & equipment, Military Aircraft, Equipment and supplies, United States. Air Force, Lockheed Martin Corp.

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French IFV development picks up pace

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The development of the French Army's new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), the VBCI (Vehicule Blinde de Combat d'Infanterie), is picking up pace and it will be taking its first delivery in 2006. Giat Industries in collaboration with Renault Trucks Defense (TD) is developing the vehicle and has advanced to the stage of the construction of several prototypes.

France, Fighter Aircraft, Design and construction, Fighter planes

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Real-time web access to UAV imagery and data

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The author examines MITRE Corp. research development of intelligence and surveillance information services. Topics include use of unmanned aerial vehicles, use of the world-wide-web, and military electronics.

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronic Components and Accessories, Military Electronics, Surveillance & Reconnaisance Aircraft, Reconnaissance Aircraft, World Wide Web, Mitre Corp., Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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