Marine Corps plans sensor upgrade as precursor for V-22 Osprey weapon

By Justin Doubleday / February 8, 2017 at 5:19 PM
The Marine Corps is planning to test out multiple airborne sensors on the V-22 Osprey in a "fly-off" this spring, as service officials continue to mull installing weaponry on the tiltrotor aircraft, according to the head of Marine aviation. Three companies will be competing their respective sensors for potential installation on the V-22 in the fly-off this spring at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, according to Lt. Gen. Jon Davis, the deputy commandant for aviation. He declined to name...

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