In future, drones taking-off and landing on aircraft carriers might be able to understand orders given by yellow shirts on the flight deck.
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Day: March 16, 2012
California ANG carries out long-range over-water mission to rescue fishermen from Chinese fishing boat
California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing carried out a long-range over-water mission to rescue two fishermen from a Chinese fishing boat 700 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico on Mar. 12.
Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class John Pharr
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South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 selling 49% stake
South Korea missile maker LIG Nex1 is selling an up to 49 percent stake to private equity firms and strategic buyers.
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Saab CEO: Gripen’s chances in Brazil boosted by Switzerland
Saab’s CEO Hakan Buskhe said his company’s chances of selling the Gripen to Brazil has been boosted by the Swiss selection.
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Indian Air Force mystified by Mirage 2000 crash
The Indian Air Force is still unsure why the engines of two Mirage 2000 failed in-flight consecutively.
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