Fearing Israel may carry out air strikes in Syria to destroy the latter’s chemical weapons, Pentagon officials are talking with their Israeli counterparts to get a sense of their intentions.
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South Korean UAV development restricted by MTCR
South Korea’s bid to develop a mid-to-high-altitude drone has hit a road block after the U.S. insists that fuel be included in the payload calculations.
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MH-53E Sea Dragon crashed off Oman
A HM-15 MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter crashed off Oman on Jul. 19 while conducting heavy lift support operations. The U.S. Navy is still trying to determine the fate of its crew.
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USS Harry S. Truman prepares for arrival of X-47B
A carrier integration team from the Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) recently carried out software testing aboard USS Harry S. Truman to prepare for the X-47B first landing on board next year.
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Alenia Aermacchi signs contract with Israel for 30 M-346s
Alenia Aermacchi has signed a contract with Israeli Ministry of Defence for 30 M-346 jet trainers.
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