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MV-22B and CH-53E Elephant Walk

Posted on June 12, 2019 by alert5

Twenty seven MV-22B Ospreys and 16 CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), line up as part of the mass flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and combat power the MAG-16 uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

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Sikorsky to build six LRIP VH-92As

Posted on June 12, 2019 by alert5

Sikorsky has received a $542 million contract to build six low-rate initial production VH-92A presidential helicopters.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hunter Helis [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Rafael integrating SAR to Litening 5 and Reccelite XR pods

Posted on June 12, 2019 by alert5

Jane’s reports that Rafael Advanced Defence Systems will be adding a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery intelligence payload to the Litening 5 and Reccelite XR all-weather stand-off airborne electro-optic (EO) targeting pods.

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Draken International to test Snecma Atar engines at Lakeland

Posted on June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 by alert5

Draken International has announced that it will commence testing the Snecma Atar afterburning turbojet engines for its F-1 fleet starting from today at Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Photo: Draken International
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Su-30SM activates drag chute during Cobra maneuver

Posted on June 12, 2019 by alert5