Chief of staff for the Indonesian Air Force told reporters in Jakarta that the left engine of the F-27 that crashed last Thursday was malfunctioning.
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Thailand not rushing into decision on NASA’s use of U-Tapao
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Tuesday that her Cabinet had agreed not to make a decision on NASA’s request to use U-Tapao naval air base for climate studies until Parliament reconvenes Aug. 1.
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Australia Tigers grounded again
Australia’s Tiger attack helicopters have been grounded again after one had to make an emergency landing due to fumes in the cockpit.
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Northrop Grumman to modify a E-6B with high-speed, secure communications
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $44.3 million contract to integrate high-speed, secure communications and networking systems on an E-6B Mercury aircraft.
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Russian Navy chief: Bulava SLBM has entered service
Russian Navy chief Vice Adm. Viktor Chirkov said the Bulava SLBM has de facto entered service.
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