Erroneous inputs feed into the autopilot system of a U.S. Air Force QRF-4C lead to the drone’s crash at Tyndall Air Force Base on Jul. 13.
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Philippine Navy orders additional two AW109s
The Philippine Navy has placed an order for two more AW109 Power maritime helicopters, this brings the total number ordered to ten.
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Airbus aims to have second A400M export this year
Speaking at the Singapore Airshow, Christian Scherer, head of marketing and sales at Airbus’ defense and space division, said his company hopes to secure a second export customer this year.
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USS Ronald Reagan to participate in RIMPAC before moving to Japan
USS Ronald Reagan will be taking part in this year’s RIMPAC exercise in Hawaii before relocating to Japan in summer next year.
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Funding to shutdown F/A-18 line could be in fiscal 2016 budget
According to Reuters, the U.S. Navy could fund the shutdown of the F/A-18 production line in the fiscal 2016 budget.
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