The newly declassified CIA papers on the U-2 revealed that British pilots flew the spy plane into the Soviet Union.
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USMC fires last helicopter TOW missile
HMLA-367 is the last U.S. Marine Corps helicopter unit to fire the TOW anti-tank missile. The final firing occurred on Aug. 9 in California.
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Jordan ask U.S. to provide manned ISR aircraft
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was asked by Jordan to provide manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft to the kindgom during his visit to the country.
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Next Czech government will decide on Gripen lease
Outgoing Czech Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok has decided that the next government will decide whether to lease the Gripen fighters for a new term.
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Pakistan Navy inducts 2 ATR-72s
The Pakistan Navy has inducted two ATR-72s into service on Aug. 15 at PNS Mehran.
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