Unbeatable combinatiion army aviation focuses on its four principal helicopters as it looks to the future
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The US Army's modernization program for its combat aviation fleet is focused on its four main helicopters, the AH-64D Apache, the RAH-66 Comanche, the Boeing CH-47D Chinook and the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-64D has been remanufactured into the Longbow Apache which features a mast-mounted radar and digital 'glass cockpits. The Comanche is configured to be an armed reconnaissance helicopter. The Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters are currently undergoing service life extension programs.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 1999
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Funding Relief special operations command allocated extra cash for two pressing accounts
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The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has asked for $3.58 billion for its FY 2000 budget. The SOCOM's separate budget is the source of funding for the Special Operations Forces of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The SOCOM's budget request comprises 1.3% of the Dept of Defense's total budget request. Additional funds provided by the Pentagon and Congress to the SOCOM's FY99-03 budget are intended for readiness accounts and operations and maintenance.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 1999
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Leak-Proof coverage automated planning system developed by navy will greatly improve joint air defense integration overseas
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The US Navy and Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory have jointly developed a high advanced hardware and software system which will help provide air defense protection for US forces conducting coastal operations in foreign shores. The system, known as the Area Air Defense Commander module, is composed of computer consoles and large-screen displays which will be installed in Aegis cruisers.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0196-3597
Year: 1999
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