Lag and jitter issues with the F-35’s helmet could be eliminated by hardware and software solutions. A “micro-inertial measurement unit” is expected to fix the jitter.
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A400M makes first refuelling contacts with A330 MRTT
An Airbus Military A400M has successfully performed simulated refueling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport from the Royal Air Force.
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Australia buying 10 C-27Js
Australia announced that it will be buying 10 Alenia C-27Js at a cost of $1.4 billion. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2015.
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USAF investigating “Raptor cough”
As part of its probe into problems with the F-22’s oxygen system, the U.S. Air Force is taking a closer look at why
F-22 pilots have higher prevalence of coughing after executing extreme maneuvers in the air.
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332nd Air Expeditionary Wing deactivated
After nearly 10 years as the largest combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing was deactivated in a ceremony May 8 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
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