The White House is close to leasing ten Apache helicopters to Iraq to help the country fight insurgents.
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INS Vikramaditya arrives in India
INS Vikramaditya has arrived at its home base at Karwar on Jan. 8.
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U.S. Marine infantry officer students conduct 1,100-mile raid via V-22s
The U.S. Marine Corps recently conclude a “Proof-of-Concept” 1,100 mile, long-range raid via V-22s with students from the Infantry Officer Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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Slovak Air Force leaning towards Gripen
The Slovak Air Force may replace its MiG-29s with the Gripen. This is to ease integration with neighboring Czech Republic for a joint fighter squadron.
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Two killed, one missing in MH-53E crash
A U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter crashed in the Atlantic Ocean during routine training off Virginia on Jan. 8.
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