The U.S. Special Operations Command is working towards adding a forward-firing gun to its CV-22 fleet by end of this year.
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U.S. Navy, Air Force linking tactical networks in Asia-Pacific region
Speaking at the Defense Working Group breakfast on May 21, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said his service is working to integrate the Naval Integrated Fire Control–Counter Air Capability-Based System with the Air Force’s own tactical network.
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B-52s arrived in Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black
Australian media reported that the Pentagon has deployed two B-52 bombers to Darwin, Australia for the upcoming Exercise Pitch Black.
No plans to export Ka-52 now
Although Russia unveiled the Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter internationally last June, there are no plans to export the helicopter until 2016.
RuAF commander: PAK DA will be delivered in 2023
Russian Air Force Commander-in-Chief Lt. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said his service will only receive the PAK DA next generation long-range bomber in 2023.