Swing-role Tomcats crucial to first days of 'Enduring Freedom' air campaign
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US Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft performed a variety of key missions in the early weeks of the air campaign over Afghanistan including precision strikes, counter air operations, reconnaissance, air escort, and forward air controller missions, often combining a number of roles into one mission. The article also discusses other aircraft and air operations over Afghanistan.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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Spain awards EADS P-3B update contract
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EADS has been awarded a $100 million contract by the Spanish Air Force to upgrade five P-3B maritime patrol aircraft. The modifications will include extensive upgrade to the aircrafts' electronic systems.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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Elusive submarines keep Norway's upgrade-improved Orions busy
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The Royal Norwegian Navy's four P-3C antisubmarine aircraft have been extensively modernized under the Upgrade Improvement Program which has improved aircraft electronics and self-protection systems.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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