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Month: November 2021

South Korea’s National Defense Committee cross out budget to buy attack helicopters

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South Korea’s National Defense Committee has cut back next year’s defense budget by $375 million.

An AH-64 Apache augmented to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade provides attack support to ground forces Sept. 21 at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in South Korea.

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Italian Air Force chief predicts FCAS and Tempest programs will merge eventually

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Italy’s Air Force Chief of Staff told members of parliamentary defence committees that Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and Tempest fighter programs will have to merge into one project eventually.

Tempest DSEI 2019
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MQ-25 undergoing ground testing at NAVSTA Norfolk

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The MQ-25 has been undergoing ground testing at Naval Station Norfolk as the unmanned aircraft prepares to embark on board an aircraft carrier next month.

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NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 10, 2021) The U.S. Navy and Boeing conducted ground testing of the MQ-25 Stingray at Chambers Field onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The MQ-25 Stingray is an unmanned aerial refueling aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sam Jenkins)

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