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Lebanon says Hellfire missiles found in Serbia are CATM-114s

Posted on March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 by alert5

The Lebanese army says two Hellfire missiles found on a flight during its transit in Belgrade, Serbia were actually CATM-114 training rounds.

AGM-114 Hellfire hung on a Predator drone
By TSGT Scott Reed, U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Australia to invest $4 million to develop flotation gear for helicopters

Posted on March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 by alert5

The Australian government announced on Mar. 10 that it will invest $4 million to further develop the Pegasus Aircraft Buoyancy System.

Australian Army Tiger ARH Helicopters (IMG7106)
By Andrew Mercer (www.baldwhiteguy.co.nz) (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Two AGM-114s discovered on flight from Lebanon to Portland during transit in Serbia

Posted on March 14, 2016March 14, 2016 by alert5

A bomb-sniffing dog on duty at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport found two AGM-114 missiles with explosive warheads on Mar. 12.

Balad AH1 Cobra 1
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U.S. Army wants new light helicopter to replace OH-58D

Posted on March 12, 2016March 11, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Army is still interested in replacing the OH-58D light reconnaissance helicopter under the Future Vertical Lift-Light (FVL-Light) program.

Kiowas conduct reconnaissance mission 131109-Z-HP669-015
By Cpl. Clay Beyersdorfer (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1050631) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. Army exercised option for 35 UH-60Ms

Posted on March 10, 2016 by alert5

The Pentagon announced that the U.S. Army will exercise an option for 35 UH-60M helicopters for $387 million.

US Army trains for real-world missions at Holloman 140925-F-GO091-020
By Airman 1st Class Chase Cannon (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1569804) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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