Investigations into the crash of a RCAF CH-146 found that the helicopter had tried to take off when its weight exceeded limits.
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B-1Bs join CVN-75 COMPTUEX to develop JMD tactics, techniques and procedures
USS Harry S. Truman’s recent COMPTUEX saw the participation of B-1B bombers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron is using the opportunity to develop JMD tactics, techniques and procedures.
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Angola Air Force receives first three A-29 Super Tucanos
Embraer Defense and Security has delivered the first three light attack and advanced training A-29 Super Tucano turboprops to the National Air Force of Angola.
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F-35’s reduced sustained turn performance and reduced transonic acceleration could affect combat performance
A number of highly experienced fighter pilots consulted by Flightglobal said the reduced performance specifications for the F-35 could affect combat operations.
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U.S. confirms Israel carried out air strike in Syria
U.S. officials on Wednesday confirmed that Israeli warplanes have struck an arms convoy carrying SA-17 missiles bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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