The U.S. Marine Corps is getting funds to install infrared position lights on new models of the UH-1 and AH-1 after the investigation into a deadly mid-air collision revealed that the lack of infrared lights might have contributed to the accident.
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Syria rebels seize air defense base in the south
Syrian rebels claim to have taken over a major air defense base used by the 38th Division in the southern part of the country.
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Is this J-20’s side missile launch rail?
From Chinese internet.
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Netherlands may cut 17 to 33 F-35s from planned order of 85 jets
Reuters reported that Netherlands may cut 17 to 33 F-35s from its initial plans to buy 85 jets.
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Cassidian to supply Royal Canadian Air Force with new airport surveillance radar
Cassidian has won a €50 millon program to equip the airfields of the Royal Canadian Air Force with latest-technology airport surveillance radars.
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