Combat Aviation Brigade wraps up error-free Iraqi deployment
Air Force News — July 2, 2009 at 7:52 amFORT HOOD, Texas: The 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade found another reason to celebrate its recent return from a successful year-long deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom - everyone returned home to their families.
The "Iron Eagle" brigade didn't lose one Soldier or aircraft during its deployment to Taji, Iraq, said Col. Patrick Tierney, the brigade's commander.
"We're the first aviation...
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Combat Aviation Brigade wraps up error-free Iraqi deployment
FORT HOOD, Texas: The 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade found another reason to celebrate its recent return from a successful year-long deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom - everyone returned home to their families.
The "Iron Eagle" brigade didn't lose one Soldier or aircraft...
July 2nd, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
US Marines storm south in major Afghan offensive
CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan: Thousands of US Marines deployed in Afghanistan's Taliban heartlands in an air and ground assault that marked a high-risk test of President Barack Obama's new war plan.
Dozens of aircraft ferried out nearly 4,000 US forces from various bases before dawn, aiming to take the fight...
July 2nd, 2009 | War & Conflicts News | Read More
First Flight of Land-Based MQ-8B Fire Scout
SAN DIEGO: A Northrop Grumman Corporation MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. Unlike current Navy configured Fire Scouts, P7 was built in an operational land-based configuration.
It...
July 2nd, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Target Sight System for AH-1Z Cobra helicopter
ORLANDO, Fl: Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the first Target Sight System (TSS) production unit at a ceremony held at its Orlando, FL, facility today. The TSS is the multi-sensor fire control system for the U.S. Marine Corps' AH-1Z Cobra helicopter.
The TSS integrates state-of-the-art sensors,...
July 2nd, 2009 | Army News | Read More
Oshkosh to Supply M-ATV to Soldiers, Marines
OSHKOSH, Wis.: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced today it has selected Oshkosh Corporation to supply MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) for its fighting forces. Oshkosh has received an initial delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management...
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Barracuda Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine (SSN) Program
The cutting of the first plate for Barracuda n°2 in Cherbourg this morning marks the first milestone of the boat's production cycle. The ceremony was attended by principal weapons engineer (IGA) François Pintart, head of the DGA's Naval Management Unit, Jacques Chenais, head of the French Atomic Energy...
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Twelve-nation consortium ready for first C-17
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EADS wins Saudi border security deal
Riyadh: European aerospace and defence contractor EADS has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia to build a high-tech security fence on 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) of the country's border, the company said on Wednesday.
In a long-awaited deal, EADS Defence and Security, a subsidiary of the French-German...
July 2nd, 2009 | Defense & Security News | Read More
Russian troops prepare for anti-terror drills with China
MOSCOW: Russian troops participating in the joint Russian-Chinese antiterrorism exercises will arrive in the deployment area by July 14, the Ground Forces press service said on Tuesday.
The Peace Mission 2009 antiterrorism drills, involving 2,500 military personnel, will take place in Russia and China...
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TAI to Modernize Pakistani F-16s
ANKARA: Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), which is Turkey’s center of aerospace, has acquired an international success by signing a contract regarding the modernization of PAF F-16s.
Under the program, the financial dimension of which is around 75 million US Dollars, a total of 42 F-16s will...
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Combat Aviation Brigade wraps up error-free Iraqi deployment
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US Marines storm south in major Afghan offensive
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First Flight of Land-Based MQ-8B Fire Scout
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