The U.S. Army is undertaking the Stinger Service Life Extension Program, which will give each FIM-92E missile a service life of another 10 years.
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U.S. Army, JGSDF aviation refuelers demonstrate techniques during Orient Shield 14
U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aviation personnel exchanged helicopter refueling procedures during Orient Shield 14 at Camp Higashi Chitose, Japan Oct. 28.
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Photo Credit: Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo
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Russia delivers all 63 Mi-17V5 helicopters to Afghanistan
Russia has fulfilled a 2011 contract to deliver 63 Mi-17V5 helicopters for Afghanistan.
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Iraq ready to induct Mi-28 into service
Iraq is in the final stages to induct the Mi-28 attack helicopter into service. An official statement said Minister of Defense Khalid al-Obaidi observed “the final stage of preparing and arming the first group of” helicopters on Oct. 26.
Wolf Pack airmen defend Kunsan alongside ROK special forces
For the first time, airmen from Wolf Pack work alongside ROK special forces, ROK Army, and ROKAF to help defend Kunsan airbase from simulated attacks.
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