APKWS II deployed in Afghanistan

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II program manager confirmed that the weapon has been deployed in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines.

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MV-22 crashed in Morocco, 2 killed

A MV-22 from USS Iwo Jima crashed in Morocco on Wednesday, killing two on board and two others injured. The aircraft was taking part in Exercise African Lion.

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USMC pushing Navy to buy V-22s

The U.S. Marine Corps is trying to get the Navy to commit into buying the V-22 to replace its aging C-2A COD.

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