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Aug- 2023 -

11 August

Air

(l-r) No.35 Squadron loadmasters Warrant Officer Shaunn Segon and Corporal Mackenzie Golightly prepare to perform an airdrop over Mt. Bundy Range in the Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** On 22 July 23, No. 35 Squadron (35SQN) completed interoperability training with Marine Rotational Force Darwin, conducting two airdrop flights over Mount Bundy Training Area in the Northern Territory. The C-27J Spartan dropped four Light Equipment and three Container Delivery System loads each flight. The United States Marine Corps personnel conducted the Drop Zone survey, constructed the airdrop loads, and performed drop zone safety officer duties on the ground, enabling the airdrop to occur. This training achieved further synergy between Australia and partner nations, strengthening our important partnership with the United States. 35SQN is located at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, with a C-27J is currently based in Darwin for Exercise Talisman Sabre until early August.

Australia, US Conduct Airdrop Training in Northern Territory

Royal Australian Air Force, US Marine Corps have conducted airdrop training in the Northern Territory to enhance joint logistics operations.

Jul- 2023 -

28 July

Air

California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly in tight formation the Pacific Ocean, California

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force, Allies Bolster Logistics Support Partnership

The US Air Force and counterparts from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada collaborate to enhance combined logistics support.

19 July

Land

U.S. Army Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter Systems line up for a convoy, in a staging area of the Army Prepositioned Stock-2 site, in Zutendaal, Belgium, Mar. 09, 2022. Army Prepositioned Stocks is a U.S. Department of the Army program in which equipment sets are stored around the globe for use when a combatant commander requires additional capabilities. The U.S. Army has seven APS regions and APS-2 is designated for Europe. APS sites reduce deployment timelines, improve deterrence capabilities, and provide additional combat power for contingency operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pierre-Etienne Courtejoie)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders 116 Additional Trailers From Oshkosh

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a $57-million contract to manufacture 116 Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System trailers.

5 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Extends In-Service Support for German A400M Atlas Fleet

Airbus has received a contract to continue in-service support for the German Air Force’s A400M Atlas transport aircraft.

Jun- 2023 -

20 June

Air

Joe Saballa

Brazil Receives First C-390 Transport Aircraft in Full Operational Configuration

The Brazilian Air Force has taken delivery of its sixth C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft from Embraer.

6 June

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

HII Lays Keel for Future USS Pittsburgh Landing Transport Dock

Huntington Ingalls Industries has laid the keel for the future USS Pittsburgh landing transport dock in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

2 June

Air

230512-N-BI507-1130 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 12, 2022) Two MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters from the "Battlecats" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73 fly near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during an aerial change of command ceremony. Nimitz in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carson Croom)

Rojoef Manuel

Berry Aviation, Columbia Helicopters to Provide Airlift and Medical Support for US Military in Philippines

Berry Aviation Inc and Columbia Helicopters have received a contract to provide military airlift and medical support for the US in the Philippines.

May- 2023 -

24 May

Air

The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of the 22nd Atlas C1 (A400M) transport aircraft, completing the delivery development & production phase. The four-engine turboprop aircraft touched down at its new home of RAF Brize Norton.

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus Delivers Final Atlas Transport Aircraft to Royal Air Force

The UK Royal Air Force has received its 22nd and final A400M Atlas transport aircraft from Airbus at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.

8 May

Europe

The protected-wounded transport container is based on the international ISO standard 20-foot container.

Rojoef Manuel

German Army Receives First of 13 Medical Transport Containers

Airbus has delivered the first of 13 medical transport containers to German Armed Forces medical personnel.

Mar- 2023 -

13 March

Americas

A land craft, air cushioned vessel (LCAC) from the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) lands on Arta Beach to transport members of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, light armored vehicles and Humvees to the ship during a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations, provide crisis response capability, and increase theater security cooperation, Djibouti, May 30, 2013. An LCAC (hovercraft) is used for seamless transport of assets from ship to shore and across the beach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Receives Latest Air-Cushioned Vessel

The US Navy has received its latest landing craft air cushion hovercraft for weapon systems, equipment, and personnel transport.

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