The first Mistral-class LHD ordered by Russia is set to start its first trial at sea from the French port of Saint-Nazaire.
Spanish pilots conduct ship qualifications with USS Gunston Hall
Spanish helicopter pilots from Maneuver Helicopter Battalion #4 (BHELMA IV) practice operating from ships with USS Gunston Hall on Feb. 24.

Photo by MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt
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Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft demonstrator completes 1st flight
Boeing’s Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) demonstrator has completed its first flight from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Feb. 28.
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Rheinmetall gets follow-up order for Oerlikon Skyguard
Rheinmetall said an existing customer from the Middle East and North Africa has made a follow-up order for Oerlikon Skyguard fire units.
“Fish strike” at MacDill AFB
A Gulfstream IV belonging to NOAA has to abort its takeoff at MacDill Air Force Base on Sept. 10, 2013 because of a “fish strike.”
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