The French Air Force has started reconnaissance flights over Iraq starting with two Rafales flying from Al-Dhafra air base in UAE.
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Lockheed Martin flight tests airborne laser turret
Lockheed Martin has been flight testing a new laser beam control turret that will allow future combat aircraft to have 360-degree coverage for high-energy laser weapons.
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USN wants to buy MH-53s from Japan for spares
The U.S. Navy has been negotiating with Japan to buy over its retired fleet of MH-53 mine-clearing helicopters.
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RCAF approached museum for spare INUs
The Royal Canadian Air Force had to turn to the National Air Force Museum of Canada for help on getting two spare inertial navigation units for a C-130H.
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