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Keeping The Apache Ready To Take On The TalibanLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 17, 2011 Behind every battle-winning Apache in Afghanistan is a team of unsung heroes working tirelessly to ensure the British Army's gunship is fully serviced, fuelled and fitted with the fire power to take on the Taliban. While specialist support crews in theatre conduct the day-to-day maintenance on the hi-tech helicopter, the aircraft also has a legion of engineering experts poised for action in the UK. Based at Attack Helicopter HQ in Wattisham, a highly-skilled group of Royal Electrical and Mec ... read more |
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  Goodrich delivers 331st sonar window The Goodrich Corp. has delivered the 331st Sonar Dome Rubber Window for U.S. Navy's DDG-51 class destroyers. ... more | .. |
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 India requests possible Apache sale India paved the way to buying 22 Boeing Apache helicopters plus logistics support by requesting the purchase to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency. ... more | .. |
 LM Missile Defense Programs Led Ballistic Missile Defense Efforts In 2010 Lockheed Martin-developed missile defense system elements led the nation's ballistic missile defense efforts in 2010. During 2011, Lockheed Martin anticipates an energetic schedule of continued fiel ... more | .. |
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 Sony stays loyal to 3D at CES gadget fest Japanese electronics titan Sony is raising its bet that the future of home entertainment is 3D, as it unveils home video and photo gear in the format. ... more |
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