Little Birds
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The AH-6 and MH-6 Little Birds helicopters of the Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment are considered among the quickest, most silent and most agile light helicopters in military service. The Little Birds are characterized by their rounded, bubble nose and T tail. They are the military variants of the Boeing MD 530 commercial helicopter and trace their origins to the Army's OH-6 Cayuse. The Little Birds have Raytheon Systems' AAQ-16D forward-looking infrared sensor turret under the nose for night navigation and targeting.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 1998
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Universal Standard
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The U.S. Department of Defense is developing a new radio system that is known as the Joint Tactical Radio System. The all-digital radio system, which will be used all four branches of the military, will be a software programmable device.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2001
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Extending combat service
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Due to budget restrictions in the U.S. Department of Defense, military aircraft upgrades are essential to maintaining a strong and up-to-date fleet of aircraft for the nation's armed forces.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 2001
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