Aviation

US Navy recovers F/A-18E fighter from Mediterranean Sea

he USS Harry S. Truman’s F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, belonging to Carrier Air Wing, blew overboard on July 8, 2022, as a result of unexpectedly severe weather in the Mediterranean Sea.

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The USS Harry S. Truman’s F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, belonging to Carrier Air Wing, blew overboard on July 8, 2022, as a result of unexpectedly severe weather in the Mediterranean Sea. The aircraft was successfully recovered by the US Navy.

An expedition from Task Force (CTF) 68, the Harry S. Truman, Naval Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, and the U.S. Sixth Fleet aboard the multipurpose construction vessel (MPV) Everest was tasked with recovering the aircraft from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet.

A CURV-21 remotely operated vehicle was used to rescue the aircraft by fastening specialised rigging and lift lines to it. The aero plane was raised to the surface and hoisted onto Everest using a lifting hook that was fastened to the gear.

Within 27 days of the disaster, we were able to perform safe recovery operations thanks to the united team’s quick response, which included SUPSALV and Phoenix International personnel, according to salvage officer Lt. Cmdr. Miguel Lewis of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. “To reach the timeline, our task-specific crew worked effectively and safely. The fact that the search and retrieval took less than 24 hours is a real credit to the team’s commitment and competence.

The recovery attempts show off the U.S. Navy’s capacity to carry out international deep-water search and recovery operations. The delivery of the aircraft was made to a military facility nearby from where it will be flown to the United States.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”