Britain will cease pilot conversion training for its F-35 fleet in the United States by 2019 and stand up a unit at Royal Air Force’s Marham base to do the conversions locally.
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Super Hornet IRST cleared for low-rate initial production
The U.S. Navy has approved the Super Hornet infrared search and track (IRST) system for low-rate initial production.
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U.S. vetoed sale of Israeli AH-1s to Nigeria
The Obama administration vetoed the sale of ex-Israeli AH-1 attack helicopters to Nigeria last year.
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VMM-266 refuels from KC-10
VMM-266 conducted aerial refueling training with an Air Force KC-10 on Jan. 15 as it is a requirement for their upcoming deployment.
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EC135 T2+ for Australia’s HATS conducts first flight
The first EC135 T2+ helicopter for Australian Defence Force’s new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), has successfully completed its first flight.
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