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Air Force Upgrades C-17 Cockpits Amid Spare Parts Shortages
The US Air Force is embarking on a major modernization effort for its C-17 Globemaster III fleet, upgrading the aircraft's cockpits to prevent impending spare parts shortages.
A $266.6 million contract with Boeing will replace legacy systems with modular architecture, ensuring operational continuity for aircraft slated to fly until 2075.
The upgrade adopts Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA), allowing plug-and-play replacements and reducing long-term sustainment costs.
This shift enables independent upgrades across navigation, communications, and cybersecurity without overhauling entire systems.