USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Naval Station Norfolk Oct. 5 for its first deployment.
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It was a Turkmenistan M346 that crashed into Mount Legnoneon
A pre-inquest review at Bournemouth Coroner’s Court has revealed that an M346 that crashed on Mar. 16 had belonged to the Turkmenistan Air Force.
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The first Super Hornet to undergo SLM by FRCSW
F/A-18F BuNo 166460 is the first Super Hornet to undergo the Service Life Modification (SLM) at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), the U.S. Navy has announced.
The first F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft to undergo the Service Life Modification (SLM) procedure at a naval aviation depot is pictured at the FRCSW testline June 29. The aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, will undergo induction for the SLM that will extend the airframe’s flight hours from 6,000 to 7,500. The procedure is estimated to take about 17 months. (U.S. Navy photo)
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Irish Defence Forces to buy new primary search radars
The Irish Defence Forces will be getting at least three new primary search radars, after Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform confirmed that part of the defense budget has been allocated for such a purchase.
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This MICRO FARE kit will allow the KC-135 to give or receive fuel to aircraft or ground vehicles
A kit that allows the KC-135 aerial refueling tanker to take on or give fuel to aircraft or ground vehicles has been tested by the 151st Air Refueling Wing.
