U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel gave an outline of the major cuts expected in the next defense budget at the Pentagon on Feb. 25.
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Israel could double its V-22 order to 12 aircraft
Bell Helicopter chief executive John Garrison says Israel might order 12 V-22s instead of the original six.
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Republic of Korea Navy orders 9 Phalanx Block 1B CIWS
South Korea has ordered nine Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems for its FFX Batch II frigate-class ships and AOE II-class fast combat support ships.
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Iraqi mililtary helicopter crashed
A Iraqi military helicopter crashed in Abu Ghraib on Feb. 22. All four on board did not surive the crash.
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Sea Dragon helicopter: Troubled past, uncertain future
Mike Hixenbaugh of The Virginian-Pilot has a nice piece on the troubles facing the MH-53E Sea Dragon community right now.
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