Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Thailand selects trainer and light attack aircraft
According to Thai media, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Textron Aviation T-6C Texan II as its new trainer aircraft, while its stablemate the AT-6 Wolverine will also be obtained as a light attack platform.
The RTAF let slip this news when presentation slides were shown at the air force’s annual symposium in relation to its fleet development. The presentation listed a dozen each of the T-6C and the ‘A-6’ (presumed to be the AT-6). The two aircraft share 85% commonality.
It is unclear if a contract has been signed, or whether the deal will be pursued
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