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At the hearing for the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on tactical air and land forces, Army Lt. Gen. Michael E. Williamson told lawmakers that a replacement for C-12 and C-26 aircraft is projected to be selected and begin fielding in fiscal year 2018.
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For the first time, the U.S. Air Force said it will need 41 UH-60Ms to replace 25 UH-1Ns now guarding the ICBM fields in northern United States.
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Richard Smith, Saab’s sales and marketing manager for Gripen, told reporters that customers who wish to lease the fighter will get new planes from the production line instead of having second-hand Swedish Air Force jets.
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Russia has carried out the first test of its hypersonic Zircon cruise missile. The weapon is slated to be fitted on the fifth-generation nuclear-powered Husky-class submarines.
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The Sea King Mk 4 helicopter, affectionately known as Junglie, will be retired from the Commando Helicopter Force on Mar. 31. A farewell flight has been arranged on Mar. 21 for the public to see the helicopters for the last time. Hit the source to see the expected routing and timing.
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