The oldest CH-47 in service with the U.S. Army before it was retired in 2017 has found a new home at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
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CAG CVW 1 achieves 1,200 arrested landing
Capt. Robert Gentry, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 completed his 1,200th career arrested landing in the Arabian Sea Feb. 1, 2020.
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Taiwan’s first private rocket launch scheduled for Feb. 13
Taiwan’s TiSPACE (Taiwan Innovative Space) is scheduled to launch its HAPITH-I rocket on Feb. 13 between 0600-0700 from Taitung.
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Australia cleared to buy AGM-158C
The U.S. government has given the green light for Australia to buy up to 200 AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs).
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USN orders 2 more MQ-4 Tritons
Northrop Grumman has secured a $172 million contract to supply two MQ-4 Triton unmanned air systems for the U.S. Navy.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 12, 2020) An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) taxis after landing at Andersen Air Force Base for a deployment as part of an early operational capability (EOC) to further develop the concept of operations and fleet learning associated with operating a high-altitude, long-endurance system in the maritime domain. Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19, the first Triton UAS squadron, will operate and maintain two aircraft in Guam under Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, the U.S. Navy’s lead for patrol, reconnaissance and surveillance forces in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Brooks)