VAQ-136 has completed an 11-month transition from the EA-6B Prowler to the new EA-18G Growler. The squadron previously served as the U.S. Navy’s forward deployed EA-6B squadron based out of Atsugi, Japan.
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Article highlights difficulties in J-15 program
Despite using a matured platform, the J-15 had a few close calls during its flight test program over the pass two years.
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Guam-based B-52s flew mission over South Korea
The Pentagon said B-52s based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flew a mission over South Korea on Mar. 8 as part of Exercise Foal Eagle.
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TLAM/N retired
The U.S. Navy has indirectly declared the retirement of the nuclear Tomahawk land-attack cruise missile (TLAM/N).
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IAI to convert 767-300 into aerial tankers for Brazilian Air Force
The Brazilian Air Force has selected Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert several Boeing 767-300 aircraft into air-to-air refueling tankers.
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