Taiwan has decided against carrying out expensive repairs to a E-2K Hawkeye airborne early aircraft that was damaged during a belly landing incident on Nov. 25.
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South Korea to develop indigenous mine sweeping helicopter
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) in Korea is partnering with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on a $271.4 million project to develop a mine sweeping helicopter by 2026.
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CH-53K helicopter program advances to full rate production
The CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter has recently entered Full Rate Production (FRP) following a decision review by the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition.
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C-17 carrying USAF women’s basketball team damaged runway, taxiway of Stillwater Airport
The runway and taxiway of Stillwater Regional Airport was damaged on Dec. 13 by a C-17 carrying the USAF women’s basketball team.
Photo: Stillwater Regional Airport
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F9F-5 pilot who dogfight against 7 Soviet MiGs was awarded the Navy Cross
Retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams has been awarded the Navy Cross for his actions on Nov. 18, 1952.
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