Airbus U.S. Showcases UH-72B Lakota Capabilities in Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector Demonstration

Airbus U.S. showcases UH-72B Lakota capabilities in Marine Corps aerial logistics connector demonstration

The demonstration evaluated the aircraft’s performance characteristics and confirmed its ability to load and carry specialised cargo. It also highlighted potential modifications that would enable the aircraft to meet the Marine Corps’ needs for supporting expeditionary advanced base operations. “This demonstration was another illustration of how our MQ-72C system can support a range of missions and payloads that Marines will need to perform oper…

Birdon building for US Marine Corps

Dale Crisp THE UNITES STATES arm of Port Macquarie-based Birdon Group has begun official construction of two Ancillary Surface Craft – Medium (ASC-M) vessels for the United States Marine Corps, in Louisiana. The USMC Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) selected Birdon to design and build two prototype vessels to demonstrate emerging concepts under the Marine Corps’ Force Modernization objectives.  The resultant Birdon Ancillary Surface Craft (ASC), ma…