EADS could be changing its name to Airbus. Cassidian will merge with Astrium and Airbus Military to become Airbus Defence.
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Sniper pod operational on B-52
Lockheed Martin announced that the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) has achieved operational flight status on the B-52 bomber.
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Iraq could buy 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters
A posting on DSCA’s website said Iraq could buy 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters. The helicopters will be used by the Iraqi Air Force for search and rescue missions.
VP-45 celebrates 44 years of mishap-free flying
Over the past 44 years, VP-45 has flown 265,100 mishap-free flight hours.
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U.S. delays delivery of F-16s to Egypt
A planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt has been put on hold while the Obama administration review its legality.
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