Aviation News
As the U.S. Marine Corps shifts away from operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and towards the Pacific, the service recognizes the need to have large unmanned aircraft capable of operating from ships.
By U. S. Marine Corps [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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A USMC CH-53E Super Stallion made an emergency landing at Del Mar Shores Beach, San Diego on Apr. 15.
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The new AIM-9X Block II dogfight missile has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) on Mar. 31.
By Camera Operator: TSgt. Michael Ammons, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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DARPA’s Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program was able to do a full-system demonstration during exercise TALON REACH on Mar. 27.
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