Three MV-22s from VMM-265 are in the Philippines for low-altitude flight training. The aircraft arrived in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Jan. 22.
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Second V-22 multi-year production contact delayed
The U.S. Navy cannot award a second multi-year production contact for the V-22 as the 2013 defense appropriations bill is still not law.
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GBU-53/B SDB II fit check on F-35 done
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon successfully completed a fit check of the GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb II on the F-35.
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F-35B fleet grounded after propulsion fueldraulic line detached
The entire F-35B fleet is grounded after one jet had to abort take-off at Eglin Air Force Base due to a detached propulsion fueldraulic line.
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USMC Reserves receive first MV-22 squadron
HMM-764 became the first Reserve MV-22 squadron for the U.S. Marine Corps on Jan. 12 when the unit transitioned to become VMM-764 at Edwards Air Force Base.
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