Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered the withdrawal of eight Mi-8MT helicopters from peacekeeping duties in South Sudan.
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Indian Sea Harrier burst tire while landing
An Indian Navy Sea Harrier burst its tire while landing at Goa’s Dabolim airport on Monday evening. The accident caused the runway to be closed for an hour.
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JTAC awarded Silver Star
A U.S. Air Force combat controller was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during combat near Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2010.
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USN demonstrates progress with UCAS-D aerial refueling
The U.S. Navy has completed a series of Autonomous Aerial Refueling tests for the Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program.
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Sweden approves Hungary’s lease of Gripens for another 10-years
The Swedish government has approved Hungary’s lease of Gripen fighters for another ten years. Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende earlier said that extending the lease until 2026 would save the state HUF 63bn.
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