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Why was the pave low retired? The MH-53 Pave Low was designed for special operations missions, including insertion and extraction of personnel, rescue operations, combat support. It was capable of performing nighttime operations through adverse weather conditions which making it highly effective in difficult environments. The MH-53 could travel long distances without refuelling, thanks to its large fuel capacity and efficient engines. Did you know it has a large cabin which allows to carry vehicles, heavy equipment and up to 38 passengers. It could be armed with machine guns or rocket pods, depending on mission requirements, and was often used for combat search and rescue. The Pave Low helicopters are remembered for their resilience, versatility, and the critical roles they played in special operations. Their ability to perform in hostile environments, high-threat zones, and low-visibility conditions earned them a legendary status among military helicopters.   #aviation #aircraft #helicopters

Eurofighter Consortium Contracts BAE Systems to Develop new Helmet-mounted Display https://lnkd.in/d2DZsufV #BAESystems #EurofighterTyphoon #StrikerII #HelmetMountedDisplay #MilitaryTechnology #SituationalAwareness #AdvancedTechnology #TyphoonPilots #AirForceInnovation #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryAviation #FlightTests #UKMinistryOfDefence #Eurofighter #DefenseTech #NATO

Another Milestone for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium! Today, Embraer announced a new contract for two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, customized for missions ranging from tactical troop transport to disaster relief. This new deal adds to the growing list of nations trusting the C-390’s exceptional performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. With 15,500+ flight hours and a mission success rate above 99%, the C-390 is becoming the go-to solution for global military transport needs. #AviationNews #DefenseTech #Embraer

Credit to Oliver Parken Wed, July 3, 2024 USMC’s New ACV Amphibious Assault Vehicles Have Arrived In Japan https://lnkd.in/gqBvjeCb A fleet of Marine Corps wheeled Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) is now forward deployed to the island of Okinawa, Japan, marking an important step in modernizing the service’s Pacific theater assets. Its arrival comes as the Marines are rapidly restructuring for the high-end fight of the future, with an emphasis on preparing for a potential island-hopping conflict in the Indo-Pacific involving China, where amphibious capabilities would be critical. The ACV’s ability to use the ocean and waterways to carry Marines and equipment make it well-suited for a variety of operating environments,” notably within the Indo-Pacific. ACV’s potential to “greatly enhance [the Marine Corps’] littoral mobility and expeditionary reach.” Of course, this investment in technologically advanced ACVs is symptomatic of the wider restructuring of Marine capabilities of late; in which the service is moving away from counterinsurgency campaigns of the past to the sorts of distributed operations that would characterize the future of high-end conflict, such as in the Indo-Pacific.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is expanding its autonomous capabilities with GUS, a locally made surveillance robot used by the Pilbara Regiment for remote border monitoring. Aligned with AUKUS goals, GUS operates independently for over 30 days, recharging via an onboard generator. Developed with Outlook Industries, GUS supports Australia’s defense industry and was tested in major exercises like Talisman Sabre, showing its potential in both defense and disaster relief. Australia's 2024 defense budget includes $130 million to advance similar technologies, including the Ghost Shark underwater drone and Ghost Bat combat aircraft, enhancing ADF’s reach across land, sea, and air in the Indo-Pacific. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9g4_7jF

Big Red 🤝 GA-ASI on initial integration of air-to-air weapons aboard the Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Someday -- and we hope that day never comes -- but it's our job to be ready if it does -- deterrence might fail. U.S. and allied air crews might have to confront adversaries and take direct action. It might be necessary to make the hostile aircraft go away. CCA not only sees the adversary first, alerts the allied air component early, and helps the good guys assess the best action to take. It can, if necessary, when ordered by a human commander, release the first shot, too. The early stages of preparing all those systems already are underway. 👇

The Department of the Navy is issuing a request for solutions from industry to bring forth technologies that could better connect the U.S. military’s next-generation drones known as collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), according to an announcement posted Friday. The RFS is being issued via the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane (EMC2), and vendors must be members of the organization to respond. https://lnkd.in/eHG79vrG

While fighter jets are designed for agility and air-to-air combat, bombers like the B-2 Spirit prioritize payload capacity and stealth for strategic missions. It's all about specialization! 💪 Imagine trying to make a bomber as maneuverable as a fighter - it would compromise its primary purpose. That's why we have different aircraft for different roles, working together as a team in the sky. 🤝 What's your take on specialized aircraft roles? Should bombers carry air-to-air missiles, or stick to their core mission? Let's discuss! 💬 #AviationTechnology #MilitaryAircraft #AerospaceEngineering #PilotLife For more such content follow @Aviatryx

Great helicopter with all the necessary ASW capability and more.

The Department of the Navy is issuing a request for solutions from industry to bring forth technologies that could better connect the U.S. military’s next-generation drones known as collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), according to an announcement posted Friday. The RFS is being issued via the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane (EMC2), and vendors must be members of the organization to respond. https://lnkd.in/e-vScMyG