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Bahrain cleared to buy 12 AH-1Zs

Posted on April 29, 2018April 29, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters.

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EA-18G to get machine learning algorithms

Posted on April 28, 2018 by alert5

The EA-18G will soon have machine learning software installed in order for its crew to better counter modern radar systems.

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GAO thinks Boeing will only be able to deliver all 18 KC-46s in May 2019

Posted on April 28, 2018 by alert5

A new U.S. Government Accountability Office assessment believes Boeing will not be able to deliver all 18 KC-46 aerial refueling tankers this year and will only be able to achieve so in May 2019.

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USMC wants a Mi-17 or Mi-24 to act as aggressor

Posted on April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 by alert5

The U.S. Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command is seeking for a Mi-17 or Mi-24 attack helicopter to provide realistic training for the Marines.

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