U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told a town hall meeting of soldiers at Fort Bliss on Thursday that United States was not involved in the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist this week. However, Washington has ideas about who may have done it.
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Day: January 13, 2012
Engine blade detachment cause of RCAF CT-155 Hawk crash in 2008
The crash of a RCAF CT155 Hawk at 15 Wing Moose Jaw in 2008 was cause by a catastrophic engine failure after a blade broke off.
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Pentagon investigating GE-AVIC avionics venture
The Pentagon will start an interagency review of the deal between GE and the Aviation Industry Corp. of China for avionics equipment.
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RAF to utilize BAe 146s in Afghanistan
To meet a shortfall in its air transport activities in Afghanistan, the Royal Air Force will acquire and modify two used BAe 146s.
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Wildcat begins sea trials with HMS Iron Duke
The AgustaWestland AW159 naval helicopter is going to sea with HMS Iron Duke next month in the English Channel.
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