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Libya no-fly zone would require bombing raids: US
Enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya would first require bombing the north African nation's air defense systems, top US commander...
Air Force Faces Tactical Fighter Shortfall Despite $230Bn Investment
The Air Force expects to invest over $230 billion to operate, maintain, modernize, and recapitalize its tactical air forces during...
RAF Tornado Squadrons to be Disbanded
The Royal Air Force's Number 13 and 14 Tornado squadrons are to be disbanded and formally stood down on 1...
Lockheed Martin Flies First Production F-35 Stealth Fighter
The first production model of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II made its inaugural flight today in preparation for delivery...
EADS ‘disappointed and perplexed’ by US tanker decision
Senior European leaders and EADS head Louis Gallois expressed disappointment Friday after the Airbus plane maker lost out to arch...
Boeing Wins Aerial Tanker Contract
The Boeing Co. has won the contract to produce the Air Force’s KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft, replacing the Eisenhower-era KC-135s...
Iran To Build Advanced Fighter Aircraft
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has launched a project to design and build the country's most advanced fighter...
Tanker contract victory spells risks for Boeing
Boeing's triumph over European rival EADS for a major US Air Force tanker contract poses risks amid defense spending cutbacks...
RAF May Retire Tornados Early to Save Money
The U.K. Ministry of Defence is scrambling to find GBP1 billion ($1.62 billion) in cost savings prior to the end...
Boeing Wins KC-X Aerial Tanker Contract
WASHINGTON: The Boeing Co. has won the contract to produce the Air Force's KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft, replacing the Eisenhower-era...
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