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Aug- 2022 -24 August
US Air Force MH-139A Helicopter Enters Developmental Testing
The US Air Force has announced that its new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters will enter developmental testing.
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24 August
Solar-Powered US Army Drone Crashes After Record 64-Day Flight
A US Army unmanned solar-powered aircraft has crashed after flying for 64 days, more than doubling the record for a pilotless plane.
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24 August
Biden Orders US Strikes Against ‘Iran-Backed Militias’ in Syria
President Joe Biden ordered air strikes in eastern Syria targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militias, a US military spokesman said.
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23 August
Two US Bomber Jets Fly Over Balkans in Show of ‘Commitment’
Two US Air Force B-52 bomber jets flew over the Balkans in a show of commitment to NATO allies amid tensions over the war in Ukraine.
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22 August
US Air Force Selects Five Companies for Next-Gen Engine Prototype
The US Air Force has awarded five companies $4.9 billion in contracts to develop next-generation fighter jet adaptive engine prototypes.
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22 August
Cyprus to Purchase Israeli Iron Dome: Report
The defense ministry of Cyprus has approved the purchase of an Israeli Iron Dome air defense system for the country’s national guard, according to Greek daily Kathimerini.
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22 August
Japan Mulls Long-Range Missile Upgrades due to China Threat: Report
Japan is considering the deployment of more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to increase its ability to counter threats from China.
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19 August
UK Seeking High-Altitude Balloons for Communication, Surveillance
The UK has tapped the services of Sierra Nevada to supply high-altitude balloons for use as a communications relay and surveillance platform.
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19 August
Boeing Delivers Final ‘Zombie Viper’ Aerial Target to US Air Force
The US Air Force has received its final QF-16 Zombie Viper aircraft from Boeing at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida.
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19 August
US to Donate 8 Combat Helicopters to Czech Republic
The United States said it will donate eight combat and multi-purpose helicopters to the Czech Republic, a NATO member.
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