Lag and jitter issues with the F-35’s helmet could be eliminated by hardware and software solutions. A “micro-inertial measurement unit” is expected to fix the jitter.
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A400M makes first refuelling contacts with A330 MRTT
An Airbus Military A400M has successfully performed simulated refueling contacts with an Airbus Military A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport from the Royal Air Force.
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Australia buying 10 C-27Js
Australia announced that it will be buying 10 Alenia C-27Js at a cost of $1.4 billion. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2015.
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Unmanned K-MAX to stay longer in Afghanistan
The U.S. Marine Corps has decided that the two unmanned K-MAX cargo lifting helicopters will continue to ply their trade in Afghanistan will September.
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Norfolk suspends practice of emergency landings after near-miss by E-2C
The U.S. Navy has decided to suspend the practice of emergency landings at Norfolk after a E-2C nearly collided with a civilian plane in February.
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