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Canadian watchdog sounds alarm over F-18 purchase, military priorities
Canada currently operates a fleet of CF-18 fighters but is lacking in a plan to modernize those aircraft for modern warfare, according to a report released by Auditor General Michael Ferguson.
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Can data be shared among US, Chinese and Russian aircraft? Sudan did it.
Most military aircraft operated by Sudan have been modified to operate together and share data, a top commander there says.
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With F-16 buy, Slovakia ‘cutting off’ Russian hardware
NATO member Slovakia is on track to purchase 14 Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters to replace its MiG-29 jets in a wider effort to break from Russia, a defence ministry official said Saturday.
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Air Force announces bases that will test, maintain the new B-21 stealth bomber
The Air Force has chosen Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma to maintain and sustain the B-21, and Edwards Air Force Base in California to handle testing and evaluation.
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Australia makes its pick for drone fleet
The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).
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With nukes in mind, French officials stake out must-haves for Franco-German warplane
The futuristic weapons program is turning into something of a test case on Europe’s ability to execute a common defense vision.
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The A-10 Warthog’s biggest advocate lost her bid for the Senate, but does it actually matter?
Rep. Martha McSally’s loss of the Arizona Senate seat could have big implications for the future of the Air Force’s famous close-air support plane.
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UK MoD: Other bidders didn’t have a chance against Boeing Wedgetail
A proposal to acquire a fleet of Boeing Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft for the Royal Air Force was so far in advance of a rival Saab/Airbus offering that the British Ministry of Defence felt it would be a waste of time and money to hold a competition.
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STRATCOM head on key lawmaker’s arms control agenda: ‘If you want to save money, change the threat’
Cutting a leg of the nuclear triad isn’t the right move, but there are cost savings to be found, the head of U.S. Strategic Command said Wednesday.
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Lockheed gets $6B downpayment to start F-35 block buy
The new contract action covers 255 jets total, but final terms are still being negotiated between the Defense Department and Lockheed Martin.
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Canadian watchdog sounds alarm over F-18 purchase, military priorities
Canada currently operates a fleet of CF-18 fighters but is lacking in a plan to modernize those aircraft for modern warfare, according to a report released by Auditor General Michael Ferguson.
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Can data be shared among US, Chinese and Russian aircraft? Sudan did it.
Most military aircraft operated by Sudan have been modified to operate together and share data, a top commander there says.
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With F-16 buy, Slovakia ‘cutting off’ Russian hardware
NATO member Slovakia is on track to purchase 14 Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters to replace its MiG-29 jets in a wider effort to break from Russia, a defence ministry official said Saturday.
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Air Force announces bases that will test, maintain the new B-21 stealth bomber
The Air Force has chosen Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma to maintain and sustain the B-21, and Edwards Air Force Base in California to handle testing and evaluation.
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Australia makes its pick for drone fleet
The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).
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With nukes in mind, French officials stake out must-haves for Franco-German warplane
The futuristic weapons program is turning into something of a test case on Europe’s ability to execute a common defense vision.
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The A-10 Warthog’s biggest advocate lost her bid for the Senate, but does it actually matter?
Rep. Martha McSally’s loss of the Arizona Senate seat could have big implications for the future of the Air Force’s famous close-air support plane.
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UK MoD: Other bidders didn’t have a chance against Boeing Wedgetail
A proposal to acquire a fleet of Boeing Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft for the Royal Air Force was so far in advance of a rival Saab/Airbus offering that the British Ministry of Defence felt it would be a waste of time and money to hold a competition.
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STRATCOM head on key lawmaker’s arms control agenda: ‘If you want to save money, change the threat’
Cutting a leg of the nuclear triad isn’t the right move, but there are cost savings to be found, the head of U.S. Strategic Command said Wednesday.
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Lockheed gets $6B downpayment to start F-35 block buy
The new contract action covers 255 jets total, but final terms are still being negotiated between the Defense Department and Lockheed Martin.
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Canadian watchdog sounds alarm over F-18 purchase, military priorities
Canada currently operates a fleet of CF-18 fighters but is lacking in a plan to modernize those aircraft for modern warfare, according to a report released by Auditor General Michael Ferguson.
-
Can data be shared among US, Chinese and Russian aircraft? Sudan did it.
Most military aircraft operated by Sudan have been modified to operate together and share data, a top commander there says.
-
With F-16 buy, Slovakia ‘cutting off’ Russian hardware
NATO member Slovakia is on track to purchase 14 Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters to replace its MiG-29 jets in a wider effort to break from Russia, a defence ministry official said Saturday.
-
Air Force announces bases that will test, maintain the new B-21 stealth bomber
The Air Force has chosen Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma to maintain and sustain the B-21, and Edwards Air Force Base in California to handle testing and evaluation.
-
Australia makes its pick for drone fleet
The 12-16 air vehicles are expected to cost between one and two billion Australian dollars (U.S. $730 million to $1.45 billion).
-
With nukes in mind, French officials stake out must-haves for Franco-German warplane
The futuristic weapons program is turning into something of a test case on Europe’s ability to execute a common defense vision.
-
The A-10 Warthog’s biggest advocate lost her bid for the Senate, but does it actually matter?
Rep. Martha McSally’s loss of the Arizona Senate seat could have big implications for the future of the Air Force’s famous close-air support plane.
-
UK MoD: Other bidders didn’t have a chance against Boeing Wedgetail
A proposal to acquire a fleet of Boeing Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft for the Royal Air Force was so far in advance of a rival Saab/Airbus offering that the British Ministry of Defence felt it would be a waste of time and money to hold a competition.
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STRATCOM head on key lawmaker’s arms control agenda: ‘If you want to save money, change the threat’
Cutting a leg of the nuclear triad isn’t the right move, but there are cost savings to be found, the head of U.S. Strategic Command said Wednesday.
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Lockheed gets $6B downpayment to start F-35 block buy
The new contract action covers 255 jets total, but final terms are still being negotiated between the Defense Department and Lockheed Martin.



