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Taiwan to spend $907 million for 10 MH-60Rs

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Upmedia reports that Taiwan is ready to spend $907 million to purchase 10 MH-60R naval helicopters. The Shen Ying 3 project will include Mk 54 torpedoes and AGM-114 missiles.

MH-60R Seahawk and Hellfire
By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio (http://www.news.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=58274) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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F-15E on combat mission successfully diverted with issues on both engines

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A F-15E on a combat mission over the Middle East encountered a rare emergency on both engines but the crew was able to fly the aircraft to an emergency divert location.

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron refuels from a KC-10 Extender June 27, 2019, at an undisclosed location during a surface combat air patrol mission. The F-15Es are currently supporting SuCAP missions for maritime transportation in the Arabian Gulf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erin Piazza)

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