Advancing the A-10C

April 10, 2007

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Lockheed Martin has delivered the full-function Situational Awareness Data Link for the A-10C precision engagement upgrade program. A company release notes that USAF plans to conduct developmental flight-testing through May at Eglin AFB, Fla. The goal is to have the SADL capability ready to field by September.

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