A Canadian warship patrolling in the Black Sea was buzzed by three Russian military aircraft on Sept. 8.
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Cabin fire cause of MH-53E crash
A USN MH-53E crash off the coast of Virginia Beach on Jan. 8 was caused by a fire inside the aircraft.
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Philippines 2015 defense budget to include weapons for FA-50, ASW helicopters, CAS aircraft
The Philippine Star claims to have obtained Manila’s 2015 defense budget. The Air Force will be buying six close air support aircraft and two long-range patrol aircraft.
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Cameron confirms Britain will operate two aircraft carriers
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has declared that two aircraft carriers will enter service with the Royal Navy.
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U.S. Navy converting 500 TV-guided AGB-65s to laser guidance
The U.S. Navy has given Raytheon a $49 million contract to modify 500 AGM-65A/B TV-guided variant to an AGM-65E2 laser-guided configuration.
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