EADS has been in discussions with several aerospace companies in the hopes of securing a key US partner—such as a military aircraft integrator—if it decides to compete for the Air Force’s KC-X tanker contract. Reuters news service reported Tuesday that EADS has reached out to companies including L-3 Communications, Raytheon, and the US unit of Britain’s BAE Systems. Raytheon is definitely out, while L-3 appears to be the most likely player, according to Reuters, citing industry sources and analysts. L-3 is already prime contractor for the Air Force’s C-27J transport. EADS is still mulling whether or not to submit a bid in the aftermath of Northrop Grumman pulling out as leader of the KC-X team they had formed previously. Proposals are due May 10, but the Pentagon has offered to extend the due date by 60 days if EADS is serious about bidding.
F-15s, F-16s, C-130s Deploy for Exercise in Poland
April 19, 2021
USAF F-15s, F-16s, and C-130s are training in Poland in an agile combat employment exercise that comes as Russia has executed a massive buildup on the border with neighboring Ukraine, though U.S. officials say the exercise was long-planned. F-15Es from the 492nd Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England; F-16s from…