Spatial disorientation caused the crash of a USAF Special Operations Command U-28A in Djibouti, investigators determined.
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First OH-58F prototype delivered to U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has taken delivery of the first of two OH-58F prototype. First flight is expected in April 2013.
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MDA successfully conducts largest, most complex missile defense flight test
The U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force simultaneous engaged five ballistic missile and cruise missile targets on Oct. 25.
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Successful first end to end firing of MBDA naval cruise missile in submarine configuration
The French DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) has successfully carried out the first end to end firing of the MdCN (Missile de Croisière Naval or naval cruise missile) in its submarine version.
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UAE halts negotiations for Rafale
The UAE has not restart talks for Dassault’s Rafale fighter as French defense minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the sale was not on the agenda during his trip there over the weekend.
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