The U.S. Air Force is still upgrading the KC-135 aerial refueling tanker despite having a replacement in development now.
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Sweden to order 40-60 Gripen E/Fs
Sweden said on Saturday it would buy 40-60 new Saab Gripen E/F fighters as part of an agreement with Switzerland to lower the cost of procurement.
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John C. Stennis Strike Group to deploy early
The Pentagon has decided to send the John C. Stennis Strike Group back to the Persian Gulf earlier than scheduled.
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RAAF Growlers will use refurbished ALQ-99s
RAAF EA-18Gs will have to settle for refurbished ALQ-99 jammers for one to two years before switching to the Next Generation Jammer.
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Newest U-2 out of action due to structural damage
The youngest U-2 in the world, built in 1987, was trucked to Robins Air Force Base for assessment to its structure after the fuselage was damaged during maintenance in 2008.
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