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April 20, 2021 | International, Aerospace, Naval

V-22 Osprey conducts first landing on deck of a ship

The U.S. Navy announced it landed an Osprey V-22 aircraft for the first time on a flight deck aboard a Navy hospital ship, the USNS Mercy.

https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2021/04/16/Navy-Osprey-V-22-Seahawk-landing-hospital-ship/8121618598760/

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  • New Wright-Pat facility aims to improve cyber defenses of fighters and bombers

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  • Leonardo focuses on European alliances as it trims DRS stake in US | Reuters

    November 16, 2023 | International, Land

    Leonardo focuses on European alliances as it trims DRS stake in US | Reuters

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