The U.S. Air Force has sent notice that it will soon restart the Light Air Support competition for the Afghan Air Force.
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Day: April 16, 2012
Boeing given $98 million to fix GBU-57A/B
The Pentagon has given Boeing $98 million to fix shortcomings of the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
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24th MEU demonstrates RQ-11B Raven in Morocco
A demonstration of the RQ-11B Raven was given to members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces by Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit on Apr. 12.
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French Alpha Jets deployed to RAF Leeming
France has deployed 2/2E squadron to Britain where its Alpha Jets will act as aggressors for Exercise Joint Warrior together with Hawks from 100 squadron.
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