Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saab AB [Stockholm: SAABB] have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. Saab President and CEO Håkan Buskhe, left, and Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick sign the Joint Development Agreement document. Photo: Boeing
The trainer solution from Boeing and Saab with other potential team members will be a completely new designed aircraft
The US Boeing Company and Saab AB of Sweden announced today they have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. Boeing will be the prime contractor for the US government bid and Saab AB the primary partner. The trainer solution from Boeing and Saab with other potential team members will be a completely new designed aircraft, built to meet the needs of the Air Force. The agreement covers areas including design, development, production, support, sales and marketing.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saab AB [Stockholm: SAABB] have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop and build a new advanced, cost-efficient T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging T-38 aircrew training system. Saab President and CEO Håkan Buskhe, left, and Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick sign the Joint Development Agreement document. Photo: BoeingAccording to Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick the two members are committed to developing a new aircraft, rather than offering an off the shelf solution, He said both companies have the “willingness to present an adaptable and affordable advanced pilot training solution”. “Boeing and Saab form the foundation for what will be the strongest, most cost-effective industry team. Our comprehensive Family of Systems approach provides a new, purpose-built T-X aircraft supported by innovative training and logistics support to offer total-life-cycle cost benefits to the U.S. Air Force and taxpayers.” he added.
“We are sure this is the best way to supply affordable first-class trainers to the U.S. Air Force,” said Saab President and CEO Håkan Buskhe. “We will invest in development of this completely new aircraft design over the coming years. This cooperation with Boeing is part of our strategic development and we confirm our long-term financial targets.”
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed a dual operational firing trial with LORA (Long-Range Artillery Weapon System), a precise ballistic strike missile. Performed as part of IAI's work plan, the test demonstrated the capabilities of the advanced system to customers. The complex trial included two scenarios to test and demonstrate LORA’s advanced capabilities. The first scenario involved a short-range launch to 90 km and the second to a long range of 400 km. Under both scenarios, the missile was launched to its trajectory, navigated its course to the target, and hit it with utmost precision. Both the weapon system and the missile successfully met all of the trial’s objectives.
