The Royal Air Force is withdrawing its EH101 Merlin HC3 transport helicopters from Afghanistan as the workhorse completes its mission in Afghanistan.
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LAST lightweight composite armor to protect AC-130J
Lockheed Martin has selected Qinetiq’s LAST lightweight composite armor to protect the AC-130J.
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Brazil closer to selecting Super Hornet
Reuters say U.S. officials are confident that Brazil will eventually select the Super Hornet as its next fighter after a visit by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
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U.K. test pilot completes first F-35B vertical landing
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader James Schofield completed the first F-35B vertical landing by a United Kingdom military test pilot May 28.
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Cartwright, Yadlin on Iran strike plan
A report by retired USMC Gen. James Cartwright and former Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, outlined the events that will likely happen before an air strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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