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Jul- 2023 -

5 July

Air

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.

9 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Revamp Italian Air Force’s Spartan Transport Fleet

Leonardo has received a contract to modernize the Italian Air Force’s C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft fleet.

5 March

Air

Rapid Rigging De-Rigging Airdrop System (RRDAS) demonstration. Photo: US Army

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Trials New Parachute System for Vehicle Airdrops

The US Army has trialed a new parachute system that allows soldiers to access airdropped equipment 40 percent faster.

Feb- 2023 -

2 February

Air

A KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 7, 2017. Travis was recently selected as one of the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force to Receive 15 Additional Pegasus Tankers From Boeing

The US Air Force and Boeing have signed a contract for the ninth production lot of 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

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