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.

United States, Fighter Aircraft, National Security, Defense Operations & Maintenance, Afghanistan, Fighter planes, Military administration, United States. Navy, F-14 (Aircraft)

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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.

New orders received, Spain, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V., Spain. Air Force, EADS CASA

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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.

Norway, Norway. Royal Navy

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