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On May 14, 2013, the Northrop Grumman X-47B made history by completing the first-ever catapult launch of an unmanned aircraft from an aircraft carrier. The successful launch from the USS George H.W. Bush marked a major milestone in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles for military operations.
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The U.S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command Commander, Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, took swift action on May 9 by relieving the 19th Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart from command due to alleged misconduct currently under investigation.
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During an earnings briefing on May 9, Hiroshi Ide, President of IHI Corporation, told reporters that approximately 200 Pratt & Whitney F100 turbofan engines mounted on the Mitsubishi F-15J fighter will have to be disposed of when they are retired.
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In a recent announcement, Czech President Petr Pavel confirmed that the Czech Republic will hand over two SA-6 air defense systems and corresponding missiles to Ukraine. In addition, he suggested that donating Czech L-159 fighter planes to Ukraine would also be appropriate.
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Three F-16s assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 8th Fighter Wing, Wolf Pack, and another three from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 38th Fighter Group have been given new tail flashes to mark the 70th anniversary of the U.S.- Republic of Korea Alliance.
