The Pentagon has quietly moved VMFA-314 from MCAS Miramar to the Middle East in September.
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Month: October 2012
Chinook is lowest bidder in India’s helicopter competition
Boeing’s CH-47 is considered cheaper than the rival Mi-26 helicopter by the Indian Air Force. Sources say India will now negotiate for 15 Chinooks.
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British bases in Cyprus, Diego Garcia out of bounds for American strikes on Iran
Britain would decline America’s request to use its bases in Cyprus and Deigo Garcia if Washington chooses to launch a strike against Iran.
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U.S. offers F-16 engines, Black Hawks to Thailand
The Pentagon has offered to sell five new F-16 fighter jet engines and three Black Hawk helicopters to Thailand.
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RTAF Wing 7’s F-5s transfered to Wing 21
The last remaining RTAF F-5s at 701 Squadron, Wing 7 have been transferred to Wing 21 at Ubon Ratchathani on Oct. 11.
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