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Pilot error likely to be cause behind deadly Mi-28N crash in Syria
TASS news agency says the deadly Mi-28N attack helicopter crash in Syria is likely due to pilot error. The crew was flying a night mission and might have hit something during the flight.
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Pakistan Air Force inducts third JF-17 squadron
The Pakistan Air Force inducted its third combat-coded JF-17 squadron, No. 2 squadron, at PAF Base Masroor on Apr. 11. The new unit will have a maritime strike role using the C-802A anti-ship missile.
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Development testing of Conventional Rotary Launcher on B-52 found critical issues
It was suppose to be a straightforward test, but when a B-52H was trying to release its weapons on the modified Conventional Rotary Launcher during development testing, the bomber’s offensive avionics computer processors shut down as the plane flew towards its target.
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Raytheon given $20.9 million contract to maintain AN/TPS-71
The U.S. Navy has given Raytheon a $20.9 million contract to maintain and operate the AN/TPS-71 Relocatable Over-The-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) for one year with options for four one-year periods.
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