Tucson-based Raytheon Missiles & Defense is ramping up production of its StormBreaker precision-guided “smart” bomb after a $320 million order.
David Wichner Tucson-based Raytheon Missiles & Defense is ramping up production of a precision-guided “smart” bomb that will become standard ammo on several front-line fighter jets within a few years.
People are also reading… As part of the Air Force-led joint program, StormBreaker is undergoing testing on the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet jets and the F-35B Lightning II, a carrier-based version of the Joint Strike Fighter flown by the Marine Corps. “It’s good for the community, a lot gets done here,” Milano said. “We have suppliers all over the country, but all of the work gets done here, from the seeker head to final assembly, testing and delivery happens right here in Tucson. I see this being a program for Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force for a long time.”
Australia, Germany, Norway and Finland already are working with Raytheon on plans to use StormBreakers for their F-35s, he said. In 2019, production was halted after Raytheon found a problem with clips that hold the bomb’s folding fins in place before they are deployed after launch. “All those things come together to give the weapon a really great picture of the environment and give a lot of data back to the pilot or the user on the ground that’s controlling it,” Milano said.
The F-35 will be able to carry eight StormBreakers in its internal weapons bay, which maintains the fighter’s stealthy profile, he said.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Russian, Chinese defense officials agree to strengthen defense tiesThe Russian and Chinese militaries will commit to greater cooperation in the future after a successful meeting between the two countries' defense ministers.
Weiterlesen »
China to ban imports and exports by Lockheed, Raytheon over Taiwan arms salesChina is moving to block all imports and exports involving U.S. defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon in retaliation for their arms sales to Taiwan.
Weiterlesen »
A Sonoma winery is opening a Tucson tasting roomFor Star subscribers: A winery coming to midtown Tucson has four vineyards in California where grapes are produced for its award-winning sauvignon blanc, grenache, syrah, petite syrah and cabernet sauvignon.
Weiterlesen »
Pets for adoption locallyClick here to view this item from http://tucson.com.
Weiterlesen »
Man killed in crash on Tucson's southeast sideThe 62-year-old was near South Pantano Parkway and East Golf Links Roads on Monday afternoon when he crashed into a flat-bed truck stopped at a red light.
Weiterlesen »
Tucson police seek help to ID woman who stepped into trafficThe woman was killed early April 8 when Tucson police say she stepped in front of a pickup truck.
Weiterlesen »