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MOSA (#modularopensystemsapproach) means business ... 'Knowing this new, more contested reality that refueling aircraft will face, it’s imperative that the next generation of refueling aircraft be more efficient and survivable. It’s also essential that this next-generation aircraft meet MOSA requirements – utilizing open architectures and standards that will make maintenance and the addition of new capabilities and functionality easier well into the future. As Andrew Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, recently told National Defense Magazine, “We have to have an approach that allows us to address those threats and still refuel the joint force and allow it to engage in all of the critical operations that are required for high-intensity conflict.” https://lnkd.in/gzMKSFr8 United States Air Force US Army US Navy United States Department of Defense Collins Aerospace

Read Mercury CEO Mark Aslett's latest blog to learn more about how Mercury has been working with the defense systems pioneers, avionics visionaries and new technology futurists in service of national defense. #BendTheCurve #ParisAirShow

Should the defense acquisition system consider simplicity when developing requirements and selecting systems? Does it do this already?   In our increasingly complex world, we must fight to keep the simple things simple. We should reward simplicity. Two systems come to mind when discussing this topic, the Infantry Squad Vehicle and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle. These are different vehicles made for different purposes. Still, they come to mind because they were fielded within the last four years and represent two vastly different approaches to making a military vehicle. The ISV, made by GM Defense, uses simple and common automotive technology to build a truck. The JLTV uses more complex, sometimes unique, technology to do the same thing, build a truck. I believe the operational readiness rates of these two fleets will show which approach is more sustainable over the long term.  Incorporating simplicity wherever possible is essential, and it's time for the defense acquisition system to prioritize simplicity when developing requirements and selecting systems. What are your thoughts?  #militaryvehicle #militarymobility #COTS #tacticalwheeledvehicles #mobility #groundmobility

The U.S. remains the world’s largest #military spender by far, with its $877 billion representing 39% of global military spending. #Defense #investments have yielded some of the most advanced military tech in history, but at what #cost? Staff writer Jonathan DaCosta examines the #economic implications of reducing #defensespending, focusing on the F-35 fighter jet program as a case study. He highlights the potential job losses and economic impact on communities reliant on defense contracts, emphasizing the complex supply chain and high employment rates associated with defense projects. Read below to learn how the #defenseindustry affects local #jobmarkets.

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An exclusive look at how the @Pratt & Whitney F135 engine powers the world’s most technologically advanced fighter jet, the F-35. Aerospace and defense content creator Sam Eckholm recently toured our facility to learn how the F135 is assembled and tested before delivery and install, plus learn more about the F135 Engine Core Upgrade, which will enable meaningful capability for the engine. Watch the full video here: #wearepw #F135

Rolf Kummer, Director Strategic Projects at VINCORION, knows the #trends and developments in the #defense industry. His forecast for 2024 and beyond: “With #military operations becoming increasingly complex and unpredictable, #modularity in military vehicles is becoming more and more relevant, which is why I believe it will be a key trend in the coming years. A modular design increases the operational readiness of land systems by ensuring that individual modules are always available for replacement, e.g. through spares pooling, thereby significantly reducing delivery times. This not only decreases the downtime of #weapon systems, but also saves costs. This is why the aerospace industry has successfully been using modular design and logistics concepts such as these for some time.”

The first operational Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, serial #008, touched down at the Portland Air National Guard Base on June 6. This delivery marks a historic moment as it is the first time an all-new weapon system has been assigned to the Air Guard before being integrated into the Active-Duty force. The new aircraft is the first of 18 F-15EX jets destined for the 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard, with an additional 13 scheduled to arrive within the next year, followed by four more in subsequent years. This influx of advanced aircraft necessitates significant military construction to support their arrival, replacing the older F-15C/D models currently in use at the base. The newly delivered jet, flown directly from Boeing’s production facilities in St. Louis, Missouri, sports a distinctive stylized Eagle tail flash unique to the 142nd Wing. Boeing, the manufacturer of the F-15EX, has confirmed that Aircraft #007 is already painted and undergoing final checks, with its delivery expected within the next two weeks. This delivery aligns with Boeing’s commitment to meet its contractual obligations, despite the F-15EX program being approximately a year behind schedule. Previously, the delivered F-15EXs have been utilized in a combined Developmental/Initial Operational Test and Evaluation program, with Phase 1—including participation in 19 exercises—completed last fall. The current focus is on accelerating the operational readiness of these advanced jets.#military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gz2r9VBF