An official from South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said on Friday that a decision has been made to buy four Global Hawks next year.
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Last C-130 that took part in Operation Eagle Claw retired
EC-130E, tail no. 62-1857, is the last operational aircraft that took part in Operation Eagle Claw. It was recently saved from the scrap yard and retired to Carolinas Aviation Museum.
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Oldest CV-22 flies its last sortie
The oldest CV-22 flew its last sortie Thursday morning. The 12 year-old aircraft will be put on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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Pentagon to fast-track V-22 sale to Israel
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday that he has directed the Marine Corps to fast track the sale of six V-22 Ospreys to Israel.
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Taiwan to decommission S-2T in 2017
Taiwan will decommission its S-2T fleet in 2017. These planes will then be donated to schools and private groups for display.
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