Jane’s has been told that Britain is expected to procure its first squadron of F-35Bs by end of this year.
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Iraq to receive final three C-130Js
The final three Lockheed Martin C-130Js for the Iraqi Air Force has left the factory and are on their way to the customer.
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Russia expected to place order for MiG-35
CEO of Mikoyan, Sergei Korotkov, says he is expecting Russia to place an order for MiG-35s in the first half of 2013.
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OH-58F makes first flight
The upgraded OH-58F Kiowa has made its ceremonial first flight at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville on Apr. 30.
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Hagel, Onodera confirm 2nd MV-22 squadron coming to Japan
In a joint press conference with his Japanese counterpart Itsunori Onodera, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel confirmed that a second squadron of 12 MV-22s will be heading to Japan.
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