Lockheed Martin has successfully launched the first Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) Boosted Test Vehicle (BTV) from a MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) canister at White Sands Missile Range.
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Category: Industry
U.S. lawmakers ask AG to probe Mi-17 deal
Nine senators and 23 members of the House of Representatives have wrote to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday to support the Pentagon’s investigation into the purchase of maintenance deals of Mi-17 helicopters by an Army unit.
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F-35B’s tires are wearing out too fast
Dunlop tires on the F-35B is wearing out too soon and a new tire will be introduced next year to fix the problem.
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Belgium evaluating F-35
Belgium has signaled its interest in the F-35 and U.S. government officials have briefed the Belgian government about the capabilities of the stealth fighter.
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Dutch government to buy 37 F-35s
The Dutch government announced it will commit to buying 37 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters. Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said in a policy paper that more will be bought when budget permits.
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