Sikorsky is on schedule to fly the new VH-92A Marine One helicopter by spring of 2017, the officer in charge of the presidential helicopters program office disclosed.
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Norway plans to buy new maritime patrol aircraft and long-range air defense system
A whitepaper describing the Long Term Plan for the Norwegian Armed Forces for the years 2017-2020 has been published by the Norwegian government. The plan calls for the acquisition of new maritime patrol aircraft and a long-range air defense system to complement the current NASAMS 2.
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F/A-18s tried to stop Russian Su-34s from bombing U.S.-back Syrian rebels
U.S.-backed Syrian rebels stationed near the border with Jordan was pounded by a pair of Russian Su-34 fighters last week. The Pentagon quickly diverted two F/A-18s to the scene to stop the air strikes but the Russians resume their bombing once the jets left for refueling.
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Body of Su-30MK2V pilot recovered; debris from C212 found
The body of the second Su-30MK2V pilot who ejected after his jet crashed has been found by fishermen on Jun. 17.
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Lockheed Martin looks overseas for first customer of the MHTK missile
Lockheed Martin has written to the U.S. government for permission to sell its Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) abroad as it seeks to find a customer for the weapon.
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