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Obama could send as many as 8 AH-64s back to Iraq

Posted on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 by alert5

The Pentagon has recommended to the White House that up to eight AH-64 attack helicopters are to be sent to Iraq as part of a package of new assistance programs to counter ISIL.

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After a eight-month pause, KC-390 resumes flying

Posted on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 by alert5

The KC-390 has resumed its flight test program after a hiatus of eight months due to a fifty percent devaluation of the Brazilian currency.

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Apparently, AH-64E’s tail rotor gear box is rusting in Taiwan’s climate

Posted on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 by alert5

Taiwan found out that its new AH-64Es’ tail rotor gearboxes were corroding in the hot and humid climate in March and steps have been taken to solve the problem.

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Malta to acquire third King Air B200

Posted on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 by alert5

The Armed Forces of Malta will proceed with the purchase of its third King Air B200 maritime patrol aircraft using money from the EU 2014-2020 Internal Security Funds (ISF).

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