Lockheed Martin will produce 140 baseline JASSMs for U.S. and international partners, 140 JASSM-ER missiles under a Lot 13 contract worth $305 million.
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Former CH-46 crew chief gets upgrade to Navy Cross
Former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Kenneth A. Altazan got his Silver Star upgraded to a Navy Cross recently after new evidence emerged on his heroic actions as a CH-46 crew chief on a rescue mission in Vietnam forty-six years ago.
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Orbital ATK awarded initial production contract for MJU-73/B flare
The U.S. Air Force is switching to the new MJU-73/B flare. An initial production contract was awarded to Orbital ATK for the aircraft countermeasure.
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Indian Navy open to having women pilots fly its patrol aircraft
The Indian Navy has tabled its proposal to allow women to fly its maritime surveillance aircraft.
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34th WPS launches new HC-130J weapons instructor course
The 34th Weapons Squadron will launch a new HC-130J Combat King II weapons instructor course in addition to its current HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue course.
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