Preparing for the upcoming competition for the Air Force-Army Joint Cargo Aircraft program, teammates Raytheon and EADS CASA North America announced their proposed entrants—the C-295 and CN-235 transports. The team also has selected the Mobile Regional Airport, Ala., as the final assembly and delivery site for their North American sales of the aircraft.
Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. assumed leadership of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, succeeding Navy Adm. John Aquilino at a change of command ceremony, urging action amid China's “increasing intrusive and expansionist claims,” on May 3