DID - USAF Expands Angry Kitten EW Pod Integration to Larger Aircraft | GE Aerospace Secures $5 Billion Contract for F110 Engines | Leonardo and Baykar Sign MoU for UAV Joint Venture

Americas The US Air Force is integrating the Angry Kitten electronic warfare (EW) pod into larger aircraft, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II and C-130 Hercules. Developed by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the pod has already been tested on the F-16 and is currently being tested on the MQ-9 Reaper. Initial tests on the C-130 combat search and rescue aircraft have shown promising results, particularly for aircraft with larger radar cross-sections lacking robust EW capabilities. Future testing is planned for the KC-46 and KC-135 tankers, further expanding the Air Force’s electronic warfare capabilities. GE Aerospace has been awarded a $5 billion contract by the US Air Force to supply F110-GE-129 engines for foreign military sales. These engines power aircraft like the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon used by international allies. The F110 engine family has accumulated over 11 million flight hours since its introduction. The contract aims to maintain operational readiness of these fighter jets globally by providing engines, spares, and services to meet evolving needs. Middle East & Africa Italian defense company Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture focused on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies. The partnership […]

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