The Revamped C-5 Takes Flight: The C-5M Super Galaxy, the recently unveiled modernized version of the huge airlifter, made its first flight at Dobbins ARB, Ga., Monday, reports UPI news service. Air Force officials expect the avionics and engine modernization program to extend the service life of the C-5 to 2040.
Sikorsky is pitching a modified "U-Hawk" version of older UH-60 Black Hawk series helicopters as autonomous resupply aircraft with additional capabilities as missile or drone swarm launchers.