Commander of U.S. Army Europe, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, confirmed to reporters that the AN/TPY-2 x-band radar based in Turkey’s Malatya province is now operational.
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Naval Tejas to make maiden flight next month
The naval version of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft will be making its maiden flight next month and the Indian defense ministry has strongly supported the program by ordering another eight “Limited Series Production” aircraft.
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HMS Illustrious trains with Danish Armed Forces
HMS Illustrious spent its four-day visit to Copenhagen by training with the Danish Armed Forces. A Royal Danish Air Force’s Lynx spent several hours training on her flight deck.
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USMC: Israel, Canada, UAE are potential V-22 customers
The USMC’s Deputy Commandant for Aviation told Reuters that Israel, Canada and the United Arab Emirates are countries that are interested in the V-22 Osprey.
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USS Bonhomme Richard arrives in 7th Fleet for hull swap
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) entered the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations Feb. 24 to prepare for a hull swap with USS Essex (LHD 2) later this spring.
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