AgustaWestland North America has delivered the AW139s ordered by the Egyptian Air Force via the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command.
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Month: April 2012
Vietnam pilot reunites with his UH-1H
As a chief warrant officer 2 with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Curt Lambert UH-1H “659” during missions in Vietnam. He recently reunite with his helicopter after 40 years when he found it at National Training Center Fort Irwin, California.
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France tests GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target
France fired a GQM-163A Coyote Supersonic Sea Skimming Target on a military test range off the coast of France on Apr. 4.
Photo courtesy of French DGA
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Israeli Air Force considers laser-guided rocket
The Israeli Air Force wants to seek a cheaper alternative to the Hellfire missile and two potential candidates are Elbit Systems’ Guided Advanced Tactical Rocket (GATR) and Rafael’s Spike Extended Range.
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Pentagon plans for new Air Force One
The Pentagon has started making plans for a new Air Force One, Defense News reports.
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