VMA-211 flew its last AV-8B flight on May 6 and three days later the first two F-35Bs for the unit arrived at MCAS Yuma on May 9.
Cracks found in French A400M, Airbus to swap out component
Germany’s parliament has been informed by the Ministry of Defense that Airbus intents to replace certain components in the A400M during regular maintenance and upgrades after cracks were discovered in a French aircraft.
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Mi-24K testbed will soon hit 240kts
An official from Russian Helicopters told RIA Novosti that the company’s Mi-24K testbed will soon test speeds in excess of 240kts.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Aegis Ashore Poland
Polish and U.S. officials broke ground for the Aegis Ashore facility in Poland on May 13.
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Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee
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Robinson take over NORAD
Gen. Lori J. Robinson succeeded Adm. Bill Gortney as commander of U.S. Northern Command (Northcom ) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on May 13. She is the first female combatant commander for the U.S. military.
