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F-35 Reaches Critical Juncture After Strong Year, Official Says
The F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter program -- the centerpiece of future tactical aviation and a key to implementing...
First MMRCA Squadron to Be Inducted Soon
The first squadron of Medium-Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) consisting of 18 aircraft is expected to be inducted into the...
Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft Market Entering Down Cycle
In a new study, "The Market for Medium/Heavy Military Rotorcraft," Forecast International projects that that 4,384 of these rotorcraft will...
Northrop Grumman Awarded Litening Post Production Support Contract
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a post-production support contract by the U.S. Air Force. Under the terms of this...
India: Crashes of Aircraft and Helicopters
During the last three years (2008-09 to 2010-11) and current year 2011-12 (up to 13.3.2012) 33 fighter aircrafts which includes...
ACC Commander Releases New Strategic Plan
The commander of Air Combat Command released "Securing the High Ground: Dominant Combat Airpower for America," the 2012 ACC Strategic...
Air Force changes name of MC-130J
Officials announced a popular name change for the MC130J here March 9 that honors the Air Commando legacy and capitalizes...
MC-12 Liberty makes Red Flag debut
The arrival of MC-12 Liberty reconnaissance planes at Red Flag 12-3, taking place Feb. 27-March 16, marks the first-ever use...
NATO Allies Synch Communication
The Turkish and U.S. air forces successfully synched a communication system together during the bilateral training exercise Anatolian Falcon 2012...
US, Turkish air forces complete Anatolian Falcon 2012
Anatolian Falcon 2012, a bilateral training exercise between the Turkish and U.S. air forces, ended here March 16. The exercise...
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