Northrop Grumman believes the F-35 Block 5 will require a Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system and has started work using company funds.
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General Dynamics to upgrade Harrier’s mission computers
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems was awarded a $6.1 million 18-month contract by the U.S. Navy to upgrade the Harrier’s mission computers.
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22nd MEU’s AH-1Ws fired AIM-9s off the coast of North Carolina
Four AH-1W pilots with VMM-263 (Reinforced) had the opportunity to fire AIM-9s off the coast of Jacksonville, N.C., Aug. 27.
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MV-22 that crashed in Nevada beyond repair
MCAS Miramar has issued a statement regarding the hard landing of a MV-22 in Nevada last month. The mishap is classified as Class A and the aircraft is damaged beyond repair.
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MAWTS-1 Marines introduce FAC(A) to Swedish Air Force
Instructors from Marine Air Weapons and Tactics One went to Linköping, Sweden last month to teach Forward Air Controller (Airborne) operations and Close Air Support to the Swedish Air Force.
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