The U.S. Air Force is asking the defense industry to come out with quick solutions against Chinese electronic attacks.
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HMLA-367 activated
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 was activated at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii on Sept. 17. The squadron has four UH-1Y Hueys and five AH-1W Super Cobras.
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VMA-211 commanding officer killed in attack at Camp Bastion
The commanding officer of VMA-211 was one of the two U.S. Marines killed in the Taliban attack on Camp Bastion.
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USAF C-130 completes first flight with enhanced Rolls-Royce engine
The first USAF C-130H test aircraft flying with Rolls-Royce enhanced engine has started flying at Edwards Air Force Base.
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Northrop Grumman, AgustaWestland to jointly bid for Marine One contract
Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland announced that they have signed a comprehensive teaming agreement to respond to anticipated requests for both the new U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter and the U.S. Navy’s recently announced program to develop a new “Marine One” presidential helicopter. A U.S.-built helicopter based on the AW101 platform will be offered by Northrop Grumman to meet these requirements.
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