The Philippines has requested through the U.S. Embassy for help to search for two missing OV-10 pilots.
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FN-6 MANPADS in Syria came from Qatar
New York Times has an article on the source of the Chinese FN-6 man portable air defense system (MANPADS) in Syria.
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UCLASS will have minimum range of 600nm
The U.S. Navy told contractors bidding for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) that their UAVs should a minimum range of 600 nautical miles and costs $150 million per orbit.
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First Hongdu L-15 for Zambia flown
The first Hongdu L-15 jet trainer for Zambia has made its maiden flight on Jun. 29.
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GAO indentifies problems with Gerald R. Ford-class
The U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a draft report that the Pentagon faces problems with Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier and the U.S. Navy should delay the award of USS John F. Kennedy.
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