Military

The company is one of two vying for DARPA’s X-Plane large transport seaplane to carry troops and heavy equipment.

The news is the latest development following a fatal U.S. Air Force CV-22 crash in Japan in late November that killed eight service members.

Northrop Grumman was awarded the low-rate initial production contract for the stealth bomber based on the results of ground and flight tests, a defense official said.

The aircraft features a new flight management system and improves interoperability across the fleet, according to Lockheed Martin.

The maneuvers include more than 80 air platforms, including F-35s, F/A-18s, Harriers, F-15s, helicopters, and uncrewed aerial vehicles.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 conducted the air-to-air refueling as part of bilateral training.

The next-gen aerial refuelers are projected to start arriving in 2029.

Under the deal, Bell Textron Canada will provide services to extend the life of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of helicopters.

The country is set to become the second in Europe to take delivery of the advanced fighters.

Madison Marsh is the first active duty service member to win the pageant title.