The MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has completed its first series of testing aboard a littoral combat ship (LCS).
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Sikorsky-Boeing FVL attack/transport helicopter concept
Sikorsky and Boeing have unveiled the attack and transport variants of their Future Vertical Lift (FVL) concept.
UAC President confirms Egypt’s MiG-29 purchase
President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar said on the air with Rossiya 24 TV Channel on Apr. 11 that MiG-29s have been ordered by Egypt and the first batch of aircraft will be delivered this year.
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USN wants its future frigates to provide air defense cover
There might be further changes to the U.S. Navy’s requirements for a new frigate with a study group being commissioned to examine adding air defense capability to the requirements.
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USMC practice austere runway operations with JMSDF
For the first time, the U.S. Marine Corps has conducted a cross-training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) that saw Marine air traffic controllers guide JMSDF helicopter pilots to perform landings on a simulated austere runway.
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