Aviation News
Lockheed Martin announced that the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) has achieved operational flight status on the B-52 bomber.
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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.
Over the past 44 years, VP-45 has flown 265,100 mishap-free flight hours.
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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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An update to Japan’s basic defense policies could include the policy of preemptive military strikes. An interim report could be available this week.
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