The Pentagon has lifted some flight restrictions on F-35, allowing the fighter to go up to Mach 1.6 and make turns at 3.2Gs.
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Problems at NFTC forced RCAF to send pilots to U.S. for training
The Royal Canadian Air Force had to send its pilot trainees to United States for flying lessons due to aircraft availability issues at NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program.
U.S. Navy looks at arming helicopters with high energy laser weapon
H/T to Mil Aerospace Electronics. The U.S. Navy will ask the industry to come up with a prototype High Energy Fiber Laser for its helicopters.
Only Scorpion HMSD for future sales and upgrades by Airbus Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has selected the Scorpion helmet-mounted sight and display system (HMSD) for future weapons systems sales and upgrades.
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U.S. State Department clears sale of 5000 AGM-114K/N/R to Iraq
Iraq has requested for the sale of 5000 AGM-114K/N/R missiles for around $700 million.
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