Day: January 18, 2014
Two U.S. troops killed in aircraft crash in Afghanistan
Two members of the U.S. Army National Guard were killed on Jan. 10 when their aircraft went down in Parwan Province, Afghanistan.
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Schwartz: Pentagon should abandon nuclear role for F-35
Former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz has urged the Pentagon not to waste funds to give the F-35 a nuclear role.
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Russia boost contingent in Armenia with helicopters
Russia will send Mi-24Ps, Mi-8MT and Mi-8SMV helicopters to boost its detachment at Erebuni air base in Armenia.
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Switzerland referendum for Gripen on May 18
Saab will find out if Switzerland is still committed to the Gripen when the Swiss hold a national referendum on May 18.
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