Aviation News
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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Reuters reported that the Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on U.S. weapons in order for those parts to be installed on the F-35.
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Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaima has approved the plan to relocate MCAS Futenma to a remote part of the island.
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The upgraded Aircrew Endurance (AE) Survival Vest recently attained initial operational capability (IOC) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
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U.S. Navy photo
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RAND has released a report that questions the wisdom of having the F-35 to meet the needs of the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.
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