Por Tierra Mar y Aire

"La Armada ya plantea una flota de seis submarinos S80 en Cartagena": https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/4898722/armada-plantea-flota-seis-submarinos-s80-cartagena

Parece que en el ILA de este año Alemania dará el paso definitivo para integrar el Taurus en el Eurofighter, además del Brimstone 3: https://x.com/MBDADeutschland/status/1797266494566416698

Publicado el informe DOT&E 2024: https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2024/other/2024Annual-Report.pdf?ver=WLJFmx7nkeDHIuvrtKyfGQ%3D%3D

A destacar que los TR.3 entregados todavía no son "combat capable" y de momento solo se pueden utilizar para entrenamiento. Estos pertenecen al Lote 15 (los que estuvieron recientemente almacenados, unas 41 unidades en el momento del informe) y llevan inicialmente el software de la TR.2 (30R07, denominado 40R01 en los TR.3). El caso es que esta migración parece que está dando problemas y de momento hay que capar funcionalidades para poder volar (versión 40R01.351).

Evidentemente, esto hace que la siguiente versión (30R08 en los TR.2 / 40R02 en los TR.3) vaya con más retraso todavía y esto solo son versiones de desarrollo, la operativa vendría después. Por aclarar:
· 30RXX / 40RXX: software de desarrollo y pruebas para la TR.2/TR.3
· 30PXX / 40PXX: software de producción final para la TR.2/TR.3

Además, como era sabido, tampoco alcanzan los objetivos en cuanto a disponibilidad.

@chema dijo en F-35 Lightning II:

Al contrario del resto de los aviones que tienen un ordenador para cada gestión, motor, vuelo, armas, sensores, etc, aunque luego se comuniquen entre si.

La arquitertura federada pertenece a una generación anterior ya superada. Hoy, incluso en la mayoría de los cuartas, se monta la modular e integrada (IMA). La tiene el Rafale, el M2000 indio, el Gripen E... pero también aviones como el A400M tienen este tipo y no por ello tienen más problemas.

Un ejemplo extremo de avión de segunda generación al que se le metió IMA fue el IAI MiG-21 2000: https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mig21/?cf-view

El gran diferenciador del F-35 es el inmenso volumen del código que monta. Simplemente por cantidad, hace que el riesgo de fallos aumente y que detectar y remediar esos problemas sea mucho más laborioso. Un remedio parcial (no existen las recetas mágicas) es MOSA, que permitiría rehusar tanto software como hardware ya desarrollado y probado en múltiples plataformas, lo que reduciría el riesgo, los tiempos de desarrollo y los costes.

@frapu dijo en Eurofighter EFA EF-2000 Typhoon:

Dame luz por favor.

Luz también la necesito yo...

En teoría, los primeros Quadriga se deberían entregar este año y los primeros Halcón el que viene. Con ellos debería venir el Mk1 dentro del estándar de producción del Eurofighter PE3c Step2. Hasta ahí la teoría y la versión oficial. Recordemos que la firma para el desarrollo del Mk1 se rubricó en 2020 y la producción de los Quadriga comenzó justo hace 3 años (9/11/2022), por lo que la primera entrega debería estar al caer: https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/germany-begins-quadriga-eurofighter-build

Estos eran los planes iniciales. El Mk0 (estándar P3Eb) aprovecha prácticamente todo del radar mecánico y se limita a cambiar la antena. En concreto, mantiene tanto el receptor de tres canales (parcialmente analógico y con procesadores PowerPC) como la unidad de procesado del radar y la mayoría del software. Es por eso que fue integrado con cambios mínimos dentro de la P3Eb a requerimiento de Kuwait y Catar. Esta antena es producida por Hensoldt.

Por su parte, el Mk1 en su planteamiento inicial debía cambiar principalmente una de las LRI, la correspondiente al nuevo receptor multicanal digital, el APSC ("Antenna Power Supply& Control", proporcionado por Leonardo) y también los módulos T/R GaN (Hensoldt), aportando un mayor ancho de banda. Se introducirá en dos fases o "Steps", aportando la primera (originalmente para 2025) las funcionalidades básicas y la segunda (originalmete para 2028) las capacidades avanzadas como la de guerra electrónica, cambiando la LRI de procesado. La autoridad de diseño es de Hensoldt pero Leonardo es quien sigue suministrando la unidad de procesado por lo menos hasta que llegue el Step 2.

Sin embargo, los problemas con el radar comenzaron ese mismo 2022, concretamente con los procesadores de la citada LRI que se quería cambiar: https://defensearchives.de/editorials/the-eurofighters-aesa-radars/

"In 2022 problems arose for the project as the German authorities failed to certify the new multi-core processors with existing certification processes, which resulted in delays and cost-overrun. In the same year the decision was made to adapt the Eurofighter for the Electronic Combat and Reconaissance (ECR) mission role, which led to additional Electronic Warfare features being required for the Mk1 radars. This resulted in a follow-up contract worth €200 million in late 2023, covering the additional expenses.

The program is structured to have a 2-phase maturation stage, with the radars initially being delivered in a ‘Step 1’ configuration, featuring the new T/R modules and the digital receiver. The software will also be brought to a new standard compared to existing Mk0 updates. The ‘Step 2’ improvement is planned to be fielded by 2028. The objective is to revamp the software and task architecture while also modernize the radar processor, doubling the amount of radar features. The upgrade will introduce new offensive Electronic Warfare capabilities and improve the performance of existing modes. After the upgrade developers and engineers will also have the possibility of remotely updating the radar’s software.

Es algo que también se recoge en los informes alemanes de armamento. En ellos también se reflejan las modificaciones del programa. Por ejemplo, este de enero de 2024 (del traductor): https://www.bmvg.de/resource/blob/5732214/3f8c7f23d3f69757aeab2de445901275/18-ruestungsbericht-data.pdf

Radar ESCAN: Para adaptar el Programa de Implementación Temprana (reajuste de la versión), se requieren modificaciones al contrato del radar ESCAN Mk1. El proyecto de ley de 25 millones de euros para la modificación de la primera parte del reajuste de la versión Mk1 se presentó al Parlamento Europeo el 20 de septiembre de 2023, y el contrato se firmó el 27 de octubre de 2023. Se prevén dos modificaciones adicionales: la prueba en banco de pruebas (primer trimestre de 2024) y la segunda parte del reajuste de la versión Mk1, prevista para el tercer trimestre de 2024. El Programa de Implementación Temprana sigue caracterizándose por la necesidad de desarrollar e implementar nuevos métodos de detección y criterios de homologación debido al uso previsto de nuevos microprocesadores multinúcleo.

Por lo tanto tenemos que inicialmente se quería que el radar Mk1 fuese una evolución simple del Mk0, adaptando el software para darle las funcionalidades de la nueva antena y cambiando una LRI. Sin embargo, este módulo daba problemas y los alemanes decidieron introducir más cambios, incluyendo nuevo software. De la página de Indra: https://www.indracompany.com/es/noticia/radar-mk1-eurofighter-mejora-significativamente-rendimiento-incorporacion-subsistemas

En abril de 2024, los clientes militares de Alemania y España decidieron introducir subsistemas avanzados para el Procesador y el APSC en el ECRS Mk1 Step 1.

“En menos de 13 meses, hemos completado la producción de los primeros radares con este nuevo hardware y ya está muy avanzada una fase de evaluación exhaustiva. El nuevo APSC y el Procesador proporcionan al Mk1 una mejora significativa en el rendimiento, tanto en el cambio ultrarrápido de modos, como en la flexibilidad de misión en tiempo real y en futuras operaciones autónomas basadas en tareas y con soporte de IA”, explica el Dr. William Gautier, director técnico de HENSOLDT. “Este nuevo hardware está integrado con un software completamente reestructurado que permite explotar al máximo la tecnología AESA multicanal. Además, gracias a su arquitectura y diseño modernos, el ECRS Mk1 es sostenible para los clientes a largo plazo.”

Respecto a la "segunda parte del reajuste de la versión Mk1, prevista para el tercer trimestre de 2024", se ha firmado en febrero de este año... y ahí han saltado las alarmas: https://www.microwavejournal.com/articles/43406-hensoldt-receives-350-m-contract-extension-for-the-eurofighter-radar#:~:text=The contract extension includes the,Döngi%2C head of Eurofighter radar.

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract extension for the Eurofighter Mk1 radar worth approximately 350 million euros.
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The contract extension includes the delivery of test systems for the German radar test aircraft Airbus A320 D-ATRA as well as revisions to the Mk1 Step 1 radar system. The further development of the devices represents a technological leap forward in order to bring the operational capabilities of the weapon system to bear with this E-Scan radar in a future-oriented manner. The order ensures the future and expandability and thus the operational effectiveness of the Mk1 Step 1 radar and future steps.

The scope of services also includes an initial development phase for ECRS Mk1 Step 2. The associated E-Scan radar capability with the task-based management of the Airbus Defence and Space Attack & Identify system will significantly reduce the workload of pilots in the Eurofighter cockpit and further increase operational effectiveness.

“The contract extension ensures the development of an air-certifiable, robust Eurofighter Mk1 radar for Germany and Spain. Our goal is to start flight testing of the revised radar at the end of 2025. :point_right: Installation of the Mk1 Step 1 on the German Quadriga Eurofighters is then scheduled to begin in the course of 2027,”:point_left: says Frank Döngi, head of Eurofighter radar.

La gran duda ahora es, si los Quadriga se empiezan a entregar en 2025 y los Halcón en 2026 pero el radar no estará listo hasta 2027, ¿qué hacemos con estos Eurofighter? Además, si los Step 1 se retrasan dos años, ¿qué pasa con los Step 2 previstos para 2028? Recordemos que los SEAD/DEAD deberían venir con esta mejora y con la P4E que para variar también va con calma, sigue sin firmar y debería entregarse también en 2028.

Lo dicho, falta mucha luz (oficial) en este asunto....

PD: traigo de nuevo unas declaraciones de Margarita Robles de julio anunciando 2-3 años de retrasos: https://www.latribunadealbacete.es/noticia/zd11c357f-dd49-49a7-a8dd4cae4d86192f/202507/margarita-robles-se-interesa-por-el-trabajo-del-ala-14

En cualquier caso, el primer Eurofighter de Tranche 4 tardará en llegar a Albacete, tal y como señalaba la ministra. "Se está trabajando en ello, Airbus está trabajando en ello, habría una primera fase del Halcón 1 y el Halcón 2. Para la llegada del nuevo Eurofighter estaríamos hablando de 2028 ó 2029, pero la gente ya se está preparando para ello y lo más importante es que este plan industrial, de seguridad y de Defensa, va a ser muy importante para la protección y la seguridad de nuestros pilotos y de nuestros aviones".

¡Feliz 2026!

@elgranmazapan , es la feria aeronáutica de Berlín. Se celebra la semana que viene: https://ila-berlin.de/en

"Defensa nombra al teniente general Braco nuevo jefe de Estado Mayor del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio": https://www.eldebate.com/espana/defensa/20240723/defensa-nombra-teniente-general-braco-nuevo-jefe-estado-mayor-ejercito-aire-espacio_215303.html

@blasdelezo En realidad se trata de equipamiento Elint/Sigint: https://www.facebook.com/Scramblemagazine/posts/on-friday-9-february-2018-the-finnish-defence-forces-dragon-shield-airborne-surv/2095022623857594/

On Friday 9 February 2018, the Finnish Defence Forces “Dragon Shield” airborne surveillance system achieved its final operational capability.

The Dragon Shield system provides larger cargo aircraft with the ability to collect electronic intelligence, communications or signals intelligence capabilities in order to enhance situational awareness for the aircrew and provide command and control nodes with better imagery intelligence.

According to Lockheed Martin, who produces this Roll-on/Roll-off integrated intelligence system, an Airbus Military C295M cargo aircraft was modified in order to integrate the Dragon Shield System.

This particular aircraft, serial CC-1 and c/n 035, was delivered to Finland on 6 March 2007 and joined the transport wing TukiLLv. This unit is nowadays based at Tampere-Pirkkala. Together with Finnish industry, Lockheed Martin heavily modified the aircraft and it was first noted with various humps and antennas in September 2013 at Tikkakoski. However, integration with all systems did not work out smoothly and it took until February 2018 before the final operational capability was achieved.

The ELINT/SIGINT unit, TukiLLv/3 Flight, soldiered on with the SIGINT modified Fokker F27-100, serial FF-1. This Fokker was delivered to the Finnish Air Force in May 1982 after a short lease that started in July 1980. The aircraft was modified to the SIGINT role somewhere in 1996 and was last noted in July 2015. Most probably the Fokker was withdrawn from use shortly after that and part of the specific role was fulfilled by the unit’s Learjet 35A.

Por aquí una foto a más resolución, donde se aprecia que no lleva la "bola" IR, que sería imprescindible para ISR: https://www.flyfinland.fi/view/12943/

"Defensa sanciona con 9 millones a Indra, Sapa y Santa Bárbara por retrasos en el 8x8": https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/empresas/defensa-sanciona-millones-indra-sapa-santa-barbara-5631384/

@Vorlon , las imágenes que nos están presentando apuntan a que no lleva postquemador. Tampoco parecía el programa ADVENT, que es donde tiene las raíces este motor: https://ndia.dtic.mil/wp-content/uploads/2010/SET/Thomson.pdf

Respecto al F-47, en la revista Air Force Magazine que puso antes Vorlon estiman un radio de 1.000 millas náuticas. Como otros datos interesantes, quieren >185 unidades a un precio unitario de $300M con entrada en servicio de 2025 a 2029:

While former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said at AFA’s 2023 Air Warfare Symposium that 200 F-47s was the acquisition target, the graphic mentioned “185+”, revealing that the Air Force now plans the F-47 to be a virtual one-for-one replacement for the F-22, of which there are also 185. Cost is undoubtedly a factor: Estimates run as high as $300 million per copy.

Both the F-47 and the CCAs were labeled as planned to enter service between 2025 and 2029. The F-47’s maximum speed was labeled as being “Mach 2+,” less than the F-15, which was rated at Mach 2.5.

• La NSPA realiza el primer pedido automatizado para la reparación de un motor del A400M: https://defence-industry.eu/nspa-conducts-first-automated-order-for-a400m-engine-repair/

During the week of 7 October, NSPA successfully processed the very first automated A400M Engine Repair Order through the A400M Logistics Portal System (ALPS).
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ALPS is a fully integrated, web-based platform built by NSPA to facilitate how A400M maintenance and logistics are managed by users from participating nations, agencies and companies. In addition to ordering spare parts, the system includes features such as Customer Price Lists, electronic Requests for Quotation (RFQs), an Order Management module, and an Invoicing module, accessible through a modern, user-friendly interface.

• El futuro láser de protección aérea británico destinado al A400M y al Shadow R2 consigue en una prueba derrotar al 100% de las amenazas: https://www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/air-protection-laser-destined-raf-defeats-100-targets-live-fire-trial

During the trial at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden, the operational system defeated a range of infrared heat-seeking missiles being fired simultaneously.

All threats were quickly defeated using a laser with pinpoint accuracy, the system being designed and developed by Team Pellonia.

This is a partnership between Leonardo UK, Thales UK and the MOD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

The system works by Thales' Elix-IR threat warning system quickly detecting and identifying the launch of missiles, using a series of algorithms to filter out background clutter so that only valid threats are tracked, classified and declared.

Once the threat or threats have been classified, an alert is sent to Leonardo's Miysis directed infrared countermeasure, which moves to track the incoming missile and directs a jamming laser onto the missile.

According to the MOD, threats are defeated faster than the time it takes to read this sentence.

• Airbus ofrece a la india "industrializar" el A400M localmente: https://money.rediff.com/news/market/airbus-india-employment-to-hit-5-000-sourcing-to-reach-2-billion/17590820241024

• Indonesia recibirá su primera unidad a finales de 2025: https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2024/indonesia-to-receive-its-first-a400m-atlas-transport-aircraft-from-airbus-in-2025

Las dos unidades encargadas contarán con los pods subalares para reaprovisionamiento en vuelo. La segunda unidad llegará en 2026.

• Airbus firma con la OCCAR dos importantes contratos: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-10-airbus-and-occar-sign-a400m-contractual-framework-update

Global Support services contract

The Global Support Services contract, which covers all A400M-user nations, replaces the previous agreement signed in 2019. The new contract provides a full range of tailored services by Airbus to meet the needs of its customers. These services range from ground tools, spares delivery and technical support, giving flexibility to industry and operators to explore new areas of collaboration, concepts and services.

The A400M GSS3 contract brings the benefits of a fully-integrated suite of common services using shared resources and assets in combination with specific nation’s requests. Performance-based, it creates a new partnership framework based on pooling and sharing, with clear performance indicators to boost and incentivise fleet availability and reduce the cost of ownership.

Block Upgrade 0 / enhanced capabilities

The agreement between Airbus and OCCAR includes a second contract, the so-called Block Upgrade 0. It represents the first upgrade of the A400M’s operational capabilities beyond the scope of the original launch contract.

Block Upgrade 0 not only improves key elements of the A400M systems, such as flight management systems, it will ensure the A400M fleet is fully compliant with the latest NATO requirements. Tactical Information enhancement, Satellite based Landing System or Narrow Band SATCOM and Wifi will be among the new enhanced capabilities.

This Block Upgrade 0 contract is an end-to-end contract covering the development, certification, embodiment and in-service support of these enhancements. The initial phase has already started and will be completed by end 2026, while the next phases, including notably the fleet’s embodiment and in-service training, will continue until the end of the decade.

• T.23-10 a Turquía: https://x.com/MilRadar/status/1853448607195599018

@Vorlon . Pero hay más:

• La ministra voló en Falcon hasta Albacete (260km por carretera).
• La ministra dijo que "Para la llegada del nuevo Eurofighter estaríamos hablando de 2028 ó 2029". La planificación original hablaba de las primeras entregas en 2026. Entiendo ¿? que se espera por el radar, el cual no llegará hasta 2028.
• El Ala 14 volverá a hacer labores de policía aérea dentro de la OTAN, sin precisar dónde.
• Las fotos de la visita: https://flickr.com/photos/mindefensa/albums/72177720327760965/with/54677970054

Contrato de 141 motores para el lote 18 (22/08/2025): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4283984/

Raytheon Technologies Corp., doing business as Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $2,878,495,761 cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price-incentive-fee, undefinitized contract modification (P00008) to a previously awarded contract (N0001923C0030). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of 141 F135 propulsion systems in support of Lot 18 F-35 aircraft production for the Joint Strike Fighter program for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, F-35 Cooperative Program Partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (17.3%); Indianapolis, Indiana (10.4%); Middletown, Connecticut (8%); Kent, Washington (7%); North Berwick, Maine (4%); El Cajon, California (3%); Cromwell, Connecticut (3%); Whitehall, Michigan (3%); Portland, Oregon (2%); San Diego, California (2%); South Bend, Indiana (2%); Columbus, Georgia (1%); Hampton, Virginia (1%); Manchester, Connecticut (1%); Cheshire, Connecticut (1%); Elmwood Park, New Jersey (1%); various locations within the continental U.S. (27.3%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (7%), and is expected to be completed in February 2028. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funding in the amount of $575,726,390; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funding in the amount of $537,304,610; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $79,962,704; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funding in the amount of $77,336,243; FMS customer funds in the amount of $513,763,860; and non-U.S. Department of Defense participant funds in the amount of $228,500,253, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

¡Bienvenido de nuevo!

Bienvenido @Comodoro

Airbus presentará su concepto de UAV de escolta en el ILA: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-06-unmanned-escort-for-manned-fighter-jets-airbus-presents-new-wingman

Los F-35 holandeses asumen la misión de ataque nuclear: https://theaviationist.com/2024/05/31/dutch-f-35-nuclear-role/

Parece que el piloto implicado en el último accidente de un F-35B (New Mexico, 28/5/2024), se encuentra estable: https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-pilot-f-35b-crash-kirtland/

Esta unidad accidentada era una instrumentalizada de pruebas configurada como TR2 y entregada en septiembre de 2023. Esta flota es muy escasa y con mucha demanda, por lo que la pérdida es significativa.

Contrato relacionado con los motores (29/05/2024): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3790490/
NAVY

"Raytheon Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $380,604,448 modification (P00053) to a previously awarded, cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable contract (N0001921C0011). This modification adds scope and increases contract ceiling to provide for F135 propulsion system annual sustainment including program management, financial and administrative activities, propulsion integration, replenishment spare part buys, engineering support, material management, configuration management, product management support, software sustainment, security management, Joint Technical Data updates, and support equipment management. Additionally, this effort includes depot level maintenance and repair for all fielded propulsion systems at the F-35 production sites and operational locations, as well as training in support of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) participants, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (40%); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (21%); Indianapolis, Indiana (12%); Windsor Locks, Connecticut (6%); West Palm Beach, Florida (6%); Brekstad, Norway (4%); Leeuwarden, Netherlands (3%); Iwakuni, Japan (3%); Williamtown, New South Wales, Australia (2%); (1%); Cameri, Italy, and Marham, United Kingdom (1%); and Fort Worth, Texas (1%), is expected to be completed in August 2024. Fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Air Force) funds in the amount of $91,144,011; fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $54,514,229; fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $16,667,989; non-U.S. DOD participant funds in the amount of $49,397,375; and FMS funds in the amount of $25,311,056, will be obligated at time of award, $162,326,229, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity."

Otro contrato más relacionado con el motor (30/05/2024): https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3791872/
"Raytheon Technologies Corp., doing business at Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a $301,762,768 modification (P00002) to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-incentive-fee advanced acquisition contract (N0001923C0030). This modification procures Lot 19 long-lead time materials as well as the manufacture, assembly, inspection, acceptance, and delivery of 108 conventional takeoff and landing F135 propulsion systems, 27 short takeoff and vertical landing F135 propulsion systems, and 13 Carrier Variant F135 propulsion systems. Additionally, this effort provides global spares requirements to include spare engines, power modules, and other hardware supporting the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp, non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) participants and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (17%) (labor surplus area); Indianapolis, Indiana (10%); Middletown, Connecticut (8%); Kent, Washington (7%); North Berwick, Maine (4%); El Cajon, California (3%) (labor surplus area); Cromwell, Connecticut (3%); Whitehall, Michigan (3%) Portland, Oregon (2%); San Diego, California (2%); South Bend, Indiana (2%); Columbus, Georgia (1%); Hampton, Virginia (1%); Manchester, Connecticut (1%), Cheshire, Connecticut (1%); Elmwood Park, New Jersey (1%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (34%), and is expected to be completed in June 2027. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $45,759,000; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $21,319,250; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $18,408,000; FMS customer funds in the amount of $195,364,769; and non-U.S. DOD participant funds in the amount of $20,911,749, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity."