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Aegis Ashore test site completes first SM-3 test firing

Posted on May 22, 2014May 22, 2014 by alert5

The Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex has successfully conducted the first flight test of a SM-3 interceptor on May 20.

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Posted in Air Defense, Navy, Space

USMC V-22s, KC-130s repositioned from Spain to Italy for possible role in Libya

Posted on May 21, 2014 by alert5

The Pentagon has repositioned V-22s and KC-130s to Italy in case there is a need to evacuate Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Libya.

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USMC crew chief died after falling from V-22

Posted on May 21, 2014 by alert5

A U.S. Marine died after falling from a V-22 while the aircraft was flying 45 miles west of Marine Corps Air Station New River.

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Posted in Marines

RCAF CP-140M achieved IOC

Posted on May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 by alert5

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) now has six CP-140M Block III maritime air patrol aircraft that have achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
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Posted in Air Force

Iberia to convert three A330s to MRTTs

Posted on May 20, 2014 by alert5

Airbus has given Iberia a new contract to convert three A330s into multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) configuration.
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Posted in Air Force, Industry

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