Watch how Capt. William Mahoney skillfully lands his AV-8B back on board USS Bataan after his jet’s nose gear failed to extend.
Pakistan Army helicopter crashed
Pakistan Army lost a helicopter on Jun. 25, killing both pilots. The aircraft was on a training mission in Multan when the incident happened.
[thumb]http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-151940-Two-pilots-martyred-in-army-helicopter-crash[/thumb]
Japan to deploy F-35s at Misawa in 2017
Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said the JASDF will deploy its first 20 F-35As at Misawa air base in 2017.
[thumb]http://sankei.jp.msn.com/politics/news/140625/plc14062516150010-n1.htm[/thumb]
Raytheon to add infrared marker on ATFLIR
Raytheon has been given a $14 million contract to add an infrared marker into the existing Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) pods.
[thumb]http://www.defense.gov/contracts/contract.aspx?contractid=5313[/thumb]
Boeing plans Super Hornet with detection capabilities of Growler
Boeing latest road map for the F/A-18E/F includes an improved version of the fighter that carries the ALQ-218 electronic receiver for improved electronic signal detection capabilities similar to the Growler.