The Czech Air Force has been asked by NATO to extend their deployment period for their upcoming air policing mission to Iceland.
CO of DDG-110 responsible for fatal MH-60S accident
Two crew members on board a U.S. Navy MH-60S on USS William P. Lawrence were killed when their helicopter was swept overboard by waves last September in the Red Sea. The investigation board blamed the commanding officer of the warship for the accident.
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PLAAF Su-27s intercept JSDF aircraft for first time
Japanese military aircraft flying over the East China Sea have been intercepted by PLAAF fighters for the first time on May 24.
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Photo: JSDF
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Obama signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Doolittle Raiders, American Fighter Aces
U.S. President Obama signed a pair of bills May 23 awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Doolittle Raiders and the American Fighter Aces.
Overall costs of Joint Strike Missile rises to $1.38 billion
Kongsberg said the overall costs of its Joint Strike Missile will rise to $1.38 billion and the Norwegian government will cover most of the 37 percent cost overrun.