A AH-1W with HMLA-269 was damaged by a rotor brake fire on Oct. 14 while it was undergoing ground checks following maintenance.
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Lockheed Martin Teams with Roketsan of Turkey on New Standoff Missile for the F-35
Roketsan and Lockheed Martin have signed a teaming agreement for collaboration on the SOM-J, a new generation air-to-surface Standoff Cruise Missile for the F-35.
Canada’s CF-188 Hornets depart for Operation Impact
The Royal Canadian Air Force has deployed its six CF-18s to the Middle East as part of its contribution to coalition assistance to security forces in Iraq.
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Elbit Systems given F-5 upgrade contract by RTAF
Elbit Systems Ltd has been given a contract by the Royal Thai Air Force to upgrade its F-5 fleet.
Lockheed Martin behind schedule to deliver 14 F-35s
Lockheed Martin is supposed to deliver 36 F-35s to the Pentagon this year, however, 14 aircraft are still at the factory.
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