At a media briefing during IMDEX Asia 2013, CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert, said the U.S. Navy’s landing helicopter dock (LHD) needed some modifications in order to support F-35B flight operations.
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USMC could move F-35B’s IOC to late 2015
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos announced on May 29 that his service may shift the initial operating capability of the F-35B from 2016 to the latter part of 2015.
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Airbus Military unveils C295W
Airbus Military has unveiled the C295W, an enhanced version of the C295 with winglets that will boost performance.
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Syrian government troops seized Dabaa air base
Troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have wrestled the control of Dabaa air base, near the strategic town of Qusair from rebels.
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U.S. Air Force orders Mode 5 IFF from BAE Systems
The U.S. Air Force has placed a $34 million contract with BAE Systems for its Mode 5 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) system.
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