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Maj. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, deputy F-35 program director, said his office has set aside a single aircraft at NAS Patuxent River for testing the troublesome helmet.
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Lockheed Martin is closer to fixing the tailhook problem on the F-35C with redesigned components. So far, a sharpened point has been tested and a modified damper will be ready by next summer.
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The Russian Navy plans to equip both of its Mistral-class amphibious assault ships with 30 Ka-52K and Ka-29 helicopters.
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After 51 years of distinguished service, the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) will inactivate on Dec. 1, 2012, in a ceremony to be held at Norfolk Naval Station, in Norfolk.
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First live firing practice by PLANAF J-10AH from East Sea fleet.
