A VMFA-121 F-35B practiced forward arming and refueling with CH-53Es from HMH-465 on Jan. 23 at Iejima, Japan.
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CH-53K IOC delayed due to multiple design deficiencies
The initial operational capability (IOC) date of the CH-53K won’t occur this December, a report from the office of Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) suggests.
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USS America to replace Wasp at Sasebo, Japan
USS Wasp will soon depart Sasebo, Japan for good and USS America will replace the amphibious assault ship this May.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rosalie Chang [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Raytheon wins competition to upgrade USMC F/A-18s with AESA radar
Raytheon has secured the contract to upgrade the U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 fleet with a new AESA radar, the company will install its APG-79(v)4 AESA radar from next year.
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By Sgt. Marcy Sanchez [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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USMC is practicing HIRAIN missions as well
The U.S. Army has been practicing HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) missions over the past few years using USAF C-17s. Now, the Marine Corps are doing the same using their own KC-130Js.
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