The Week In Defense, June 8-15, 2023

LMXT

Lockheed is pitching the LMXT as an alternative interim aerial refueling tanker until the U.S. Air Force fields a next-generation system.

Credit: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Opts for GE CF6 Engine in Bid for Tanker Business Lockheed Martin plans to use the GE Aerospace CF6 to power its LMXT should the Airbus A330-based aircraft be built for the U.S. Air Force. Lockheed has been pitching its LMXT, a modified A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), for the Air...
Jen DiMascio

Based in Washington, Jen previously managed Aviation Week’s worldwide defense, space and security coverage.

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