Vertex continues role in Contracted Air Services programme
Vertex Aerospace is to provide contractor-owned and operated aircraft to the USN and FMS customers, as well as the DoD and other government agencies, in support of the Contracted Air Services (CAS) programme under a $24.51 million contract modification announced on 24 February.
The CAS programme ‘provides airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew’, on how to counter potential enemy EW and electronic attack operations in the modern electronic combat environment, the DoD announced.
CAS is responsible for providing cost-effective alternatives to USN and USMC aircraft by purchasing flight hours on commercially owned and operated aircraft, on an as-needed basis.
Work on the modification from the Naval Air Warfare Center will be performed in three US locations for completion in February 2022.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
More from Training
-
Royal Jordanian Air Force takes delivery of five new Bell 505 aircraft at Farnborough
The five helicopters complete an order of 10 Bell 505s placed in 2022.
-
US Navy contracts for EW training flight hours awarded
The electronic warfare (EW) jets contract is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, with work scheduled to begin in August 2024 and completed in August 2029.
-
Rheinmetall receives rocket order from German armed forces for Tiger helicopters
The Tiger attack helicopter was developed for the French and German armies, prior to also being procured by Spain and Australia, with a total of 185 ordered. Germany, however, has planned to retire its 55-strong fleet.
-
How US marines and sailors trained for humanitarian assistance in Indo-Pacific region
US Marine Corps and US Navy personnel enhanced their humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities during a training exercise in Papua New Guinea.