The V-22 program office revealed during the Singapore Airshow that U.S. Air Force Special Operational Command is prototyping a gunship-version of its CV-22.
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HMM-774 prepares to retire CH-46E
HMM-774 is preparing to phase out its CH-46E Sea Knights at Naval Station Norfolk by end of this month.
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RQ-21A begins IOT&E
The RQ-21A Blackjack has started its initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine in California.
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Mitsubishi Heavy in talks to become F-35 supplier to BAE System
Reuters say Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in advanced talks to be a F-35 supplier to BAE System.
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U.S. Marine infantry officer students conduct 1,100-mile raid via V-22s
The U.S. Marine Corps recently conclude a “Proof-of-Concept” 1,100 mile, long-range raid via V-22s with students from the Infantry Officer Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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