Aero-News learned Monday that Japanese police raided 20 offices
belonging to Yamaha Motor, over suspicions the company attempted to
illegally export agricultural-use helicopters that can be converted
for military applications.
Aero-News has learned Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM)
41 introduced the new MH-60R Seahawk at a rollout ceremony held at
Naval Base Coronado, CA, on January 19.
Airmen from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron took part in the
first operational aerial refueling mission for the F-22A Raptor,
Jan. 21st, in support of Operation Noble Eagle. The F-22A Raptor
was declared operational by the Air Force Dec. 15.