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How to insult the French - One finger or two?
Source: Bonpod.com

It's your first visit to La Belle France. Your hire car seems fine and, now you're off the motorway, you're starting to relax.

Older is Better
Source: defensetech.org

Some Apache Longbow helicopters are having their Longbow radars removed in an effort to make them better suited to the conditions in which they are currently tasked to perform.From the article:The radar weighs 1,500 pounds and makes the Apache sluggish in hot and high-altitude en …

Little Bird's big new mission: Boeing tests unmanned aerial vehicle from Apache for attacks
Source: CNET

In case a Longbow crew get a little bored dodging SA-18s, they may soon be able to fly another helicopter remotely. An interesting concept with definite military potential, however pilot / CPG workload is an issue that will demand careful attention.

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