The investigation into the crash of a USAF CV-22 near Eglin Air Force Base in June found that the co-pilot at the controls had “inadvertently” flew through the rotor wake of the lead aircraft.
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Luftwaffe chief calls for the purchase of armed drones
Head of the German Air Force, Lt. Gen. Karl Muellner, said Berlin should purchase armed drones despite objections over ethical issues.
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VMM 261 (Rein) MV-22s get Defense Weapon Systems
MV-22s with VMM 261 (Rein) tested out their belly-mounted Defense Weapon Systems at Kuwait’s Udairi Range recently.
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Northrop Grumman to develop Air Claw surveillance plane
Northrop Grumman will convert the Quest Kodiak aircraft into a high-tech surveillance plane to sell to U.S. law enforcement agencies and foreign countries.
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JDAM-ER completes wing tunnel tests
The JDAM-ER, which has a modular add-on wing kit that extends its range to more than 40 miles, has completed wind tunnel tests at a U.S. facility in June.
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