The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has officially transferred the first two of 12 upgraded S61A-4 helicopters to the Army.
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U.K. has 16 WAH-64s in storage
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed to IHS Jane’s that sixteen of its WAH-64 attack helicopters have been placed in storage since January.
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JGSDF lost a ScanEagle last year
Asahi Shimbun revealed that the JGSDF lost one of its ScanEagle UAV in November last year.
“ScanEagle UAV catapult launcher 2005-04-16” by Gunnery Sergeant Shannon Arledge of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing – http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2005417115454 [1]. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Mexico cleared to buy three UH-60Ms
The Obama administration has cleared the sale of three UH-60M helicopters to Mexico for an estimated cost of $110 million.
“Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk, Mexico – Navy JP7602302” by
André Du-pont (Mexico Air Spotters) – Gallery page http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7602302
Photo http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/3/9/2/8/18675_1367131829.jpg. Licensed under GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons.
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West Point to name barracks after Tuskegee Airman
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, is naming its newest cadet barracks after Air Force Gen. Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr., a Tuskegee Airman who had graduated from the academy.
“GEN Davis, Benjamin O” by Unknown – http://www.flickr.com/photos/armydiversity/4249531346/sizes/z/in/photostream/. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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