Sean Stackley, assistant U.S. Navy secretary for research, development and acquisition, told Reuters on Monday that flight testing of the F-35 will be cut due to furloughs on civilian workers.
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USMC brought 2 MV-22s to Taranto-Grottaglie Air Base, Italy for 100th anniversary of Italian naval aviation
The USMC’s Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response brought 2 MV-22s to Taranto-Grottaglie Air Base, Italy, Jun. 28.
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Twelve more Ospreys to arrive in Japan this month
Japan’s Defense Ministry said Monday that the United States will deploy twelve MV-22s to MCAS Iwakuni between Jul. 28 and 31.
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First MV-22 pilots awarded the DFC
Two USMC MV-22 pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, this is the first time the medal has been given to Osprey pilots.
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Osprey completes flight testing with British ship
The V-22 has completed flight testing with a British ship as RAF Mildenhall prepares for the arrival of the CV-22.
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