The U.S. Navy has relieved the duties of the commanding officer and command master chief of HM-15 due to loss of confidence in their abilities to command.
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KC-135 crew assist stricken fighter
A KC-135 crew with the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron help the pilot of a stricken fighter reset his on board systems after he lost its communications and navigational instruments.
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Switzerland to flight test Heron 1 and Hermes 900
The Swiss Air Force will evaluate the Heron 1 and Hermes 900 over Swiss airspace in September and October.
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U.S. scales down missile defense exercise with Israel
The United States has decided to greatly reduce its participation at the Austere Challenge 12 missile defense exercise with Israel over concerns that Israel would launch a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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Russia to develop its own Aegis
Russia plans to develop its own sea-based missile defense system similar to the American Aegis, an official said.
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