The U.S. Air Force’s 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron recently completed their first higher-headquarters directed tasking, or “LIGHTNING” mission, out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
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Month: September 2011
Accidents are major cause of helicopter crashes in Afghanistan
Statistics have shown that helicopter crashes in Afghanistan are due to accidents rather than combat action.
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Fire-X being tested at Yuma Proving Ground
The Fire-X is undergoing tests at Yuma Proving Ground where its targeting laser is tested on moving military vehicles.
Seoul reluctant to buy Global Hawk?
WikiLeaks diplomatic cables suggest South Korea was pushed by United States to buy the RQ-4 Global Hawk.
Boeing late in producing wings for A-10
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has cut funding for the program to rewing the A-10 after Boeing incurred a 10-month delay.
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