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Former Blue Angels CO relieved as XO of Naval Base Coronado

Posted on April 20, 2014 by alert5

Capt. Gregory McWherter, executive officer of Naval Base Coronado, has been relieved of his duties for alleged misconduct while he was commanding officer of the Blue Angels.

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Posted in Navy

Rafales heading to India for exercise

Posted on April 20, 2014 by alert5

The French Air Force will dispatch four Rafales and one supporting tanker to India for Exercise Garuda-5 in June.

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Posted in Air Force

Northrop YF-17 test pilot Henry E. “Hank” Chouteau dies

Posted on April 20, 2014 by alert5

Henry “Hank” Chouteau, the Northrop YF-17 test pilot, has passed away on Apr. 15.

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Posted in Industry

Fire Scout, JPALS face Nunn-McCurdy breach

Posted on April 19, 2014 by alert5

The MQ-8 and Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) programs have triggered the Nunn–McCurdy act and will require reviews to keep the programs alive.

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Posted in Air Force, Army, Navy

Raytheon wants MHI to export PAC2 sensor

Posted on April 19, 2014 by alert5

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could be the first Japanese company to be granted an export license for defense equipment.
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Posted in Air Defense, Industry

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