Brian Everstine

X-Bow Systems on Jan. 12 announced it has completed preliminary design review (PDR) of its new Mk-72 and Mk-104 solid rocket motors in support of the U.S. Navy’s Standard Missile programs. The completion of the review means the company can now begin stati... See more

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $233 million contract to manufacture a new lightweight torpedo to be launched from the service’s fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, the company announced Jan. 12. The Mk. 54 Mod 2 advanced lightweight torpedo was... See more

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The U.S. Navy on Jan. 8 awarded GE Aerospace a $1.4 billion contract for five lots of T408 engines to power the Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps. Naval Air Systems Command’s contract to the company covers lots nine through 1... See more

USAF Training Command Celebrates First T-7; Second Delivery Imminent Brian EverstineJanuary 09, 2026 The U.S. Air Force’s training command is set to start flying and maintaining the BoeingT-7A Red Hawk as it builds the initial, small fleet. Air Education ... See more