The MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has completed a successful first flight at NAS Ventura County, Pt. Mugu on Oct. 31.
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Photo: Northrop Grumman Corp.
Category: Navy
Photo: F-35A conducts first live fire with AMRAAM
The F-35 executed its first live-fire launch of a guided air-to-air missile over a military test range off the California coast on Oct. 30.
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U.S. Air Force photo
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YouTube: First F-35 guided weapon test
An F-35B has successfully hit a tank test target using a GBU-12 at Edwards Air Force Base on Oct. 29.
MQ-8C first flight this week
According to the U.S. Navy, the MQ-8C is expected to make its maiden flight this week.
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U.S. Navy could buy 36 more Super Hornets and Growlers
The U.S. Naval Air Services Command has quietly posted a “pre-solicitation” notice on the Federal Business Opportunity website, declaring its intent to “solicit and negotiate” a fixed-price contract for 36 more F/A-18 Super Hornets and E/A-18 Growlers, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
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