China successfully launched another two Beidou satellites into space on Wednesday. This is the 14th and 15th satellite for the constellation.
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Russian Navy’s Mistral-class helicopter carriers will have 30 helicopters
The Russian Navy plans to equip both of its Mistral-class amphibious assault ships with 30 Ka-52K and Ka-29 helicopters.
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GAO says more work to be done before UAVs can fly in civilian airspace
The latest report by GAO on UAVs says there are still obstacles to be cleared before the drones can mix with manned aircraft in civilian airspace.
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Tokyo gives green light for MV-22 deployment
Japan’s Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto announced that the U.S. is cleared to deploy the MV-22 to Okinawa.
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Singapore is first country to request information on KC-46
Maj. Gen. J.T. Thompson, program director for the KC-46, said Singapore is the first country to request information on the KC-46A.
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