The first Mistral-class LHD ordered by Russia is set to start its first trial at sea from the French port of Saint-Nazaire.
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Potential six-month delays to F-35 program after development ends
Software issues could result in a six-month delay for the F-35 program after development ends in 2016, the jet’s program manager has warned.
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Pentagon officially announced plans to retire A-10, U-2
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gave an outline of the major cuts expected in the next defense budget at the Pentagon on Feb. 25.
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VMAQ-3 deployed to Qatar
VMAQ-3 have redeployed their EA-6Bs from Afghanistan to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
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South Korean Marines fast rope out of MV-22
South Korean Marines had the chance to fast rope out of a hovering MV-22B for the first time during Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 in Thailand.
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