News Releases
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September 18, 2017
The nation bids adieu to the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan SinghMortal remains of the Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh (MIAF) - a legendary icon of IAF were cremated with full state honours at Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi Cantt today.
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September 18, 2017
Paying homage to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFCThree Service Chiefs giving last salute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC at Brar Square crematorium, New Delhi today.
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September 18, 2017
The World's Largest Arms Fair
By R. ChandrakanthThe host country, Britain is all set to expand its export footprint and this was outlined by the Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon who suggested that Britain would look...
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September 18, 2017
Cassini: Mission Accomplished
By R. ChandrakanthCassini-Huygens has been described by NASA's Planetary Science Division Director as a "mission of firsts" that has revolutionized human understanding of the Saturn system, including its moons and rings, and our understanding of where life...
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September 18, 2017
Rockwell Collins successfully demonstrates 5,000 mile next-generation wideband high frequency communications linkRockwell Collins, under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory Information...
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September 18, 2017
Israel Shipyards launched a new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Cyprus NavyIsrael Shipyards Ltd., a leading shipbuilding and repair company for the naval and commercial marine markets, launched a new OPV for the Cypriot Navy.
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September 18, 2017
Airports Authority of India to take up development work at Lucknow, Deoghar, Rajkot and Allahabad airportsThe Airports Authority of India (AAI) will undertake new development works at Lucknow, Deoghar, Rajkot and Allahabad airports. The objective is to improve and develop airport infrastructure to meet growing traffic demands.
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September 18, 2017
GA-ASI conducts first flight test from upgraded FTTCOn August 30th, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its first test flight out of its new Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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September 18, 2017
Sikorsky celebrates one-year anniversary of Forward Stocking Location in StavangerSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is celebrating the first year of operations for its Stavanger, Norway-based Forward Stocking Location (FSL).
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September 16, 2017
A Glorious Era Comes to an End:The Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh
A Legend Breathes his last at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
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September 16, 2017
Opening Ceremony held for INDO-USA Joint Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017, a joint military exercise between Indian and US armies commenced this morning at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA with a brief and impressive opening ceremony.
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September 15, 2017
Successful Development Trials of Astra MissileThe final Development Flight Trials of Astra - Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) were successfully conducted over the Bay of Bengal, Off the Coast of Chandipur, Odisha during 11-14 September 2017.
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September 15, 2017
Indigenous Development of Trawl System by DRDOR&DE (Engrs), a premier system engineering laboratory under Armament & Combat Engineering (ACE) cluster of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently undertaken the design and development of Trawl System...
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September 15, 2017
Air Force Association celebrates its Annual Day"The Annual Day began in the morning with the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate today in the memory of those who laid down their lives for the motherland.
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September 15, 2017
Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in Ocean Aero, strengthening focus on unmanned maritime systemsLockheed Martin Ventures is making a strategic investment in Ocean Aero, the developer of the Submaran™ unmanned maritime vehicle.
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September 15, 2017
Boeing selects Triumph Group as major supplier for its US Air Force T-X offerBoeing has selected Triumph Group, Inc. as a major supplier for its T-X Air Force training jet. If the Air Force awards the contract to Boeing, Triumph's Aerospace Structures business unit, located in Red Oak, Texas...
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September 15, 2017
AirAsia marks history as the first airline to fly to Nha Trang, Vietnam from MalaysiaAirAsia continues to widen the Asean connectivity with the inaugural flight of its 54th unique route to Nha Trang, Vietnam that flies daily directly from Kuala Lumpur.
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September 14, 2017
L3 WESCAM wins contracts valued at more than US $200 million during first half of 2017L3 WESCAM announced today that it has won a series of MX™-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) product and in-service support contracts valued at more than $200 million USD during the first half of 2017.
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September 14, 2017
Southern Command Investiture Ceremony 2017 concludes at BhopalSouthern Command Investiture Ceremony was conducted at Bhopal on 14 September 2017. Lieutenant General PM Hariz, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command, felicitated a total of 63 Officers...
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September 14, 2017
Operation Insaaniyat humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh on account of influx of refugeesA humanitarian crisis arose in Bangladesh due to heavy influx of refugees from neighbouring Myanmar. The government of India has decided to assist Bangladesh in this crisis by sending relief material.
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September 14, 2017
CMIG Leasing further enhances cooperation with Airbus Helicopters in ChinaCMIG Leasing (previously known as CMIFL) and Airbus Helicopters further strengthened their partnership through an agreement signed...
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September 14, 2017
Rockwell Collins sign agreement to bring Inmarsat's SwiftBroadband-Safety to global air transport industryInmarsat, the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has signed a strategic agreement with Rockwell Collins, a leading provider of aviation...
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September 14, 2017
SITAONAIR expands portfolio with Inmarsat's ground-breaking new SwiftBroadband-Safety solutionSITAONAIR, an industry owned consortium of integrated airline communications services and operational applications, has added Inmarsat's next generation flightdeck connectivity solution SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) to its portfolio...
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September 13, 2017
Kelvin Hughes shows the next evolution of drone detection technology at DSEIKelvin Hughes first launched its dedicated drone detection system earlier this year incorporating SharpEye™ SxV360 degree radar and electro optic cameras with the Single Mast Solution (SMS) security system.
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September 13, 2017
Elbit Systems and Lockheed Martin to Partner on the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme for the Royal NavyElbit Systems UK and Lockheed Martin UK have signed a strategic teaming agreement to partner on the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP) for the Royal Navy.
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September 13, 2017
Boeing MH-139 helicopter could save Air Force more than $1 billionThe Boeing proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the US Air Force's aging Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition costs and lifecycle expenses.
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September 13, 2017
Skunk Works' Project Hunter enables total battlespace awareness at Remote Northern Edge exerciseIn support of the US Air Force's vision for seamless integration across its aircraft, ground and space systems, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® participated in the Northern Edge military exercise to show how open systems architecture...
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September 13, 2017
German Federal Aviation Office certifies world's first H145 full flight simulator at Airbus HelicoptersThe H145 simulator at the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Germany has been awarded level D status by the German Federal Aviation Office – the highest possible certification for a full flight simulator.
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September 12, 2017
Our new Unmanned Ground Vehicle takes on dangerous jobsOn display at DSEI this year, Ironclad™ is a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) designed to take on some of the most dangerous jobs that soldiers currently face.
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September 12, 2017
Rockwell Collins invites attendees to fly C-130 Flight2™ integrated avionics system demonstrator at Air, Space & Cyber 2017Next week at the Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland, Rockwell Collins will showcase technology...
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September 12, 2017
Rockwell Collins delivers first mission computer for Airbus Helicopters HForce weapon systemRockwell Collins has delivered its first FMC-4212 mission computer to Airbus Helicopters for the HForce onboard weapon system program...
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September 12, 2017
Rockwell Collins launches NavHub navigation system with German Armed ForcesThe German Ministry of Defense selected Rockwell Collins' NavHub navigation system to provide GNSS availability to a variety of its military vehicles.
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September 12, 2017
Airstar Aerospace and Altave Join Forces at DSEI for the European Launch of the White HawkAirstar Aerospace - leading French designer and manufacturer of tethered balloon platforms and major player in the Stratobus™ project - and Altave - a Brazilian...
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September 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin unveils a new lightweight canister launched unmanned aircraft system at the DSEILockheed Martin unveiled a new small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has been designed and developed in the UK at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI).
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September 12, 2016
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin GPS M-Code Early Use (MCEU) ground system upgrade contractThe US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $45.5 million contract to provide Military Code (M-Code) Early Use (MCEU) capability to the Global Positioning System (GPS).
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September 12, 2017
Rolls-Royce reveals plans for autonomous Naval vesselRolls-Royce has revealed plans for an autonomous, single role, naval vessel with a range of 3500 nautical miles. The vessel concept is capable of operating beyond the horizon for over 100 days, will displace 700 tonnes and reach speeds above 25 knots.
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September 12, 2017
Raytheon projector selected for new F-22 digital head-up display by BAE SystemsRaytheon Company will design, develop and manufacture the projector for BAE Systems' Digital Light Engine head-up display on the F-22 Raptor. The digital HUD upgrade will integrate seamlessly into the F-22's existing HUD space...
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September 12, 2017
Raytheon enhances Tomahawk cruise missile to hit moving targets at seaThe US Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $119 million contract to begin integrating a new multi-mode seeker into the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile. The enhancement will enable the weapon to engage moving maritime targets.
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September 12, 2017
Boeing, Malaysia Airlines sign Memorandum of Understanding for 16 airplanesBoeing and Malaysia Airlines Berhad (Malaysia Airlines) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 16 airplanes during a ceremony at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington D.C.
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September 11, 2017
IAI unveils the Maritime Harop: Operational Loitering Munition for Naval ApplicationsIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) today unveiled the newest member in its Loitering Munitions (LM) family, the Maritime Harop.
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September 11, 2017
Rockwell Collins completes first Flight2™ avionics system integration for French Air Force C-130H Hercules modernization programOne year after the French Defense Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) selected Rockwell Collins to modernize 14 French Air Force...
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September 11, 2017
Boeing to Design and Build Seven Medium Earth Orbit Satellites for SESBoeing will design and build seven super-powered medium earth orbit (MEO) satellites for SES, delivering efficient high-performance data communications services to users around the world.
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September 11, 2017
Raytheon partners with Ducommun to build Naval Strike Missile fire control systemsRaytheon Company has selected Ducommun to build fire control systems for the Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, an advanced weapon that Raytheon is offering for the US Navy's over-the-horizon requirement...
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September 11, 2017
Airbus Helicopters marks 50 years of local presence and showcases EMS capabilities and at China Helicopter Expo 2017Airbus Helicopters will highlight its wide range of products and services at this year's China Heli-Expo, from 14th to 17th September in Tianjin.
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri visits Goa Naval AreaThe Union Defence Minister Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman visited Goa Naval Area on Sunday, 10th Sep. This was her maiden visit to Goa Naval Area after becoming the Defence Minister.
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri visits Air Force Station UttarlaiThe Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman was on her maiden visit to forward Air Base at Uttarlai on 10 Sep 2017.
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September 10, 2017
Hon'ble Raksha Mantri flags off Navika Sagar ParikramaNirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri flagged-off Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini (INSV Tarini) with an all women crew from INS Mandovi boat pool, Goa at 01:00 PM today (10 Sep 17).
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September 9, 2017
Successful flight test of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile – NAGIndia's indigenously developed 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Nag has been successfully flight tested twice by DRDO on 8-9-2017 against two different targets in the ranges of Rajasthan.
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September 8, 2017
H145M completes first flight with HForce weapon systemAt the end of August, the H145M performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system in Donauwörth. Thanks to this modular weapon system designed by Airbus, the H145M can be equipped with all kind of guided and ballistic armaments such as missiles and laser guided rockets, guns, machine guns and rockets.
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September 7, 2017
High Expectations from Nirmala Sitharaman
By Ranjit KumarWith only 20 months left for the new defence minister to justify her appointment, Nirmala Sitharaman faces an uphill task to meet the expectations of the defence community.
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September 7, 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman takes over as Defence MinisterNirmala Sitharaman took over charge as Defence Minister, here today. On her arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Sitharaman was received by outgoing Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, Defence Secretary (Defence Production)...
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September 7, 2017
DPSUs and OFB in support of Central Armed Police ForcesThe Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed on the need to become more indigenous in Defence Production. She appreciated the consistent efforts being made by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factories (OFs) in this direction.
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September 7, 2017
Curtain Raiser: Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training, Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017 is being conducted at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA from 14 to 27 September 2017.
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September 7, 2017
Dassault to highlight Falcon 8X, 900LX Trijets at Jet Expo 2017Dassault Aviation will showcase its Falcon 8X and 900LX large-cabin long range Falcon business jets at Jet Expo Moscow 2017, which opens on September 7 at the Vnukovo 3 business aviation complex.
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September 7, 2017
Air Astana to offer passengers in-flight broadband speed connectivityPassengers flying on Air Astana are now able to experience high-speed broadband in-flight connectivity, with the airline's first Boeing 767 featuring the service.
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September 7, 2017
Air Astana now offering GX Aviation to passengers through Inmarsat partner Rockwell CollinsAir Astana has become the first airline in the world to offer Inmarsat's GX Aviation to passengers onboard a widebody aircraft, after the service went live onboard the airline's initial Boeing 767.
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September 7, 2017
Sikorsky Receives contract to deliver two S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopters to the Los Angeles County fire departmentSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, received a contract from the County of Los Angeles for two S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopters in a baseline configuration.
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September 6, 2017
Rockwell Collins to bring communications, navigation, electronic warfare and simulation & training solutions to DSEI 2017Company's electronic battlespace solutions close connection gap in challenging conditions
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September 6, 2017
Joint Press Statement on the India-Japan Annual Defence Ministerial DialogueFollowing is the text of the Joint Press Statement on the India-Japan Annual Defence Ministerial Dialogue, during the two day visit of the Defence Minister Arun Jaitley to Japan to attend the dialogue which was held from September 05, 2017
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September 6, 2017
GA-ASI Expands Team Reaper AustraliaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), the world's leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, today announced the expansion of its Team Reaper Australia.
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September 6, 2017
Supporting Naval Aviation: Elbit Systems of America's advanced capabilities and solutions on display at Tailhook 2017Elbit Systems of America, LLC, will highlight its portfolio of advanced capabilities and solutions for the US Navy and Marine Corps carrier aviation community at the 2017 Tailhook conference.
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September 6, 2017
Boeing raises forecast for new airplane demand in ChinaBoeing, China's leading provider of commercial airplanes, projects a demand for 7,240 new airplanes in the country over the next 20 years valued at nearly $1.1 trillion dollars.
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September 5, 2017
Lockheed Martin's helicopter-based missile detection system passes US Navy review milestoneThe Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, passed Preliminary Design Review on schedule, demonstrating outstanding sustained performance.
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September 5, 2017
Second Lockheed Martin GPS III satellite successfully completes test simulating strenuous launch environmentLaunch is the most strenuous part of a satellite's life. To survive the extreme sound wave pressure and pounding vibrations generated by more than 700,000 lbs. of thundering rocket thrust, spacecraft need a solid, reliable design...
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September 4, 2017
HAL gets orders for 41 Advanced Light HelicoptersThe Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed one more contract for supply of Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH). The contract is for 40 ALH to the Indian Army and one to the Indian Navy.
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September 4, 2017
Naval Group present at MSPO from 5 to 8 at Kielce, PolandNaval Group will participate in MSPO 2017 which will be held at Kielce in Poland from 5 to 8 September 2017. As a leader in naval defence, Naval Group is willing to develop a long term and strategic partnership with Poland and to provide the best naval solutions necessary to significantly strengthen sovereignty and autonomy...
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September 1, 2017
Saab and Adani announce Collaboration Plan for Aerospace and Defence in IndiaDefence and security company Saab and Indian infrastructure conglomerate Adani Group today announce a collaboration plan within aerospace and defence in India, aligned with the Government of India's Make in India initiative.
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September 1, 2017
INHS Asvini conducts Outreach Programme on Mental HealthA Community Outreach Programme on Mental Health was organised by Department of Psychiatry of INHS Asvini under the aegis of the Marine Medical Society of India at Mulla Auditorium on 31 Aug 2017.
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September 1, 2017
US Marine Corps awards contract to Lockheed Martin to begin CH-53K helicopter productionNaval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, has awarded Lockheed Martin a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 1 contract to build two production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters.
