Saab has admitted that bribes were paid in the South African Gripen contract but claims that it was BAE Systems that carried it out.
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YouTube: EMALS successfully launches first C-2 Greyhound
The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) has successfully completed the first launch of a C-2A Greyhound on Jun. 8 at NAVAIR Lakehurst. The aircraft was launched 18 times from Jun. 8-9.
RAF cannibalizing Eurofighters to allow Libyan mission to continue
According to the Daily Mail, the RAF is forced to ground three Eurofighters and cannibalize them for parts to keep the fighters flying over Libya.
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Australia selects MH-60R
Australia has decided to buy 24 MH-60R helicopters at a cost of over $3 billion. The NH90 lost out in the competition.
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HMM-265 (Reinforced) joins 31st MEU for last tour before transition to MV-22
HMM-265 (Reinforced), based out of MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, is attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for its last tour before transitioning to the MV-22.