Enhancements Include Advance Rotor Blades, Performance And Handling Boosts
The Defense Acquisition Board decision regarding full-rate production for the Apache Block III helicopter program was announced late last month by Army officials at a briefing in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Apache project manager Col. Jeffrey Hager confirmed that the Apache Block III is being re-designated as an AH-64E model.
Recognized For The Second Year In A Row By Commander, Navy Region Southeast
For the second consecutive year, Commander, Navy Region Southeast selected Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville as the 2012 Installation Excellence Award nominee for the Commander, Naval Installation Command's (CNIC) Installation Excellence Award Oct. 31. The station was also the recipient of the CNIC Installation Excellence Award and the 2012 Presidential Installation Excellence Award.
State-Run Media Reports 11 Minute Test Flight Wednesday
China's new J-31 stealth fighter reportedly flew for 11 minutes on Wednesday, according to reports from that country's state-run media. Deployment of the airplane is likely still years away.
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