ABS-CBN news of the Philippines reported that Manila will buy South Korea’s TA-50.
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Day: June 20, 2012
Russia ship allegedly carrying helicopters to Syria turns back home
MV Alaed, a Russian-operated ship that was said to be carrying refurbished helicopters to Syria, was forced to turn back after its British insurer removed coverage for the vessel.
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Air show pilot turns human cruise missile target
Bob Bishop’s main job nowadays is to fly Bede BD-5J jet to simulate as a cruise missile for the U.S. military to test their defenses.
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Essex CO fired
The commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex was fired after investigations into the collision with the replenishment oiler Yukon last month found he should take responsibility.
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U.S. Air Force deserter surfaces in Sweden after 28 years
A US Air Force deserter who disappeared from his Air Force base in Germany in the 1980s has surfaced in Stockholm.
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