An investigation board determined that a U.S. Air Force HH-60G from the 56th Rescue Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, crashed in United Kingdom after a bird strike on Jan. 7.
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First two M-346 delivered to Israeli Air Force
The first two M-346 produced for the Israeli Air Force (IAF) have been delivered to the Hatzerim Israeli Air Force Base on Jul. 9.
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USAF KC-135 makes emergency landing at Sawyer
A U.S. Air Force KC-135R had to make an emergency landing on the evening of Jul. 8 at Sawyer International Airport.
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PLAAF to take part in Russia’s Aviadarts 2014 competition
China’s Ministry of National Defense announced last month that the PLAAF would participate in the Aviadarts 2014 international competition in Russia this month.
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Onodera: Japan to consider multi-function transport ship
Japan’s Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera told reporters after his visit to USS Makin Island that Tokyo will examine the usefulness of a mult-function transport ship that can carry vehicles and helicopters.
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