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B-52J’s new F130 engine clears design review, but upgrade delays persist

B-52J’s new F130 engine clears design review, but upgrade delays persist

The Rolls-Royce F130 engine, set to replace the aging Pratt & Whitney TF-33 engines on the B-52H fleet, has successfully passed its critical design review (CDR), Rolls-Royce announced 13 Dec, as reported by Air and Space Forces Magazine. This milestone allows the engine to enter final development and production as

Horizon cutting-room links: Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Horizon cutting-room links: Tuesday, 17 December 2024

DC weather: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 2 mph. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. “Trump and SoftBank CEO Unveil $100 Billion Investment in U.S.,” in

DHA awards $670.6M TRICARE pharmacy option

DHA awards $670.6M TRICARE pharmacy option

DHA awarded Express Scripts Inc., of St. Louis, a $670.6 million contract modification for the third option period of its TRICARE Pharmacy Benefit Program. The award (P00059, HT940221C0007) ensures pharmacy benefit services remain accessible across the United States, Washington, DC, and US territories through retail and mail-order pharmacies. The

F-35 faces training limitations as Navy pushes live-virtual-constructive innovation

F-35 faces training limitations as Navy pushes live-virtual-constructive innovation

The Navy’s integration of live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training has transformed pilot preparation, but the F-35 remains sidelined from critical advancements, reports Defense One’s Meghann Myers. While other aircraft like the F/A-18 and EA-18G fully engage with synthetic scenarios during training, the F-35 cannot “see” virtual injects, hindering its

Horizon cutting-room links: Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Horizon cutting-room links: Tuesday, 17 December 2024

DC weather: Rain and patchy fog before midnight, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain between midnight and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than

CISA highlights progress in closing SolarWinds gaps as new cyber threats loom

CISA highlights progress in closing SolarWinds gaps as new cyber threats loom

Four years after the SolarWinds cyberattack exposed critical vulnerabilities, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reports significant improvements in federal cybersecurity, notes Justin Doubleday at Federal News Network. CISA Executive Assistant Director Jeff Greene said during a Cybersecurity Coalition event that agencies can now detect and respond to threats

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine achieves key FAA certification milestone for Airbus A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine achieves key FAA certification milestone for Airbus A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured FAA certification for the PW1100G-JM engine to power the Airbus A321XLR. This milestone marks another step forward for the GTF (Geared Turbofan) program, which has powered over 2,100 aircraft since 2016. The A321XLR, expected to enter service in 2025, boasts extended