The Associated Press has learned that armed security forces at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana failed a drill last summer that simulated the hostile takeover of a missile launch silo.
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Day: May 23, 2014
Uganda military helicopter crashed
A Uganda People’s Defence Force helicopter crashed on May 22. The aircraft apparently had a mid-air collision with a eagle and the pilot was injured in the head.
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U.S. Special Operations Command adding forward-facing gun to CV-22
The U.S. Special Operations Command is working towards adding a forward-firing gun to its CV-22 fleet by end of this year.
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U.S. Navy, Air Force linking tactical networks in Asia-Pacific region
Speaking at the Defense Working Group breakfast on May 21, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said his service is working to integrate the Naval Integrated Fire Control–Counter Air Capability-Based System with the Air Force’s own tactical network.
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B-52s arrived in Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black
Australian media reported that the Pentagon has deployed two B-52 bombers to Darwin, Australia for the upcoming Exercise Pitch Black.