The ATHENA-R will be part of a key four-month operational assessment to assess the readiness of the aircraft and possible fixes, as well as supporting the United States’ long-standing commitment ...

In the meantime, the MAG Air and L3Harris team will continue integration work on the second Athena-R, with Evans eyeing its deployment to the Indo-Pacific region later this fiscal year.

Though it's a lovely-looking piece of furniture that offers decent comfort, the Blacklyte Athena feels a bit lower-end than its price point would suggest. Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers ...