Texas Senator John Cornyn has removed his hold on Gen. Mark A. Welsh III’s nomination as Air Force Chief of Staff, clearing the way for the full Senate to vote on the nomination.
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RAF to retire Tornado GR4 in March 2019
BAE Systems said in its half-year results statement that the RAF will retire its Tornado GR4 fleet in March 2019.
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MDA director warned staff and contractors to stop surfing for porn
Executive director of the Missile Defense Agency, John James Jr., is warning employees and contractors to stop using agency computers to visit porn sites.
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Russia to have up to 400 upgraded Mi-8s by 2020
The Russian Air Force will have up to 400 upgraded Mi-8 utility helicopters by 2020, service spokesman Col.Vladimir Drik said on Thursday.
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B-52 to get Sniper pod in May 2013
From May next year, the Sniper pod will start to replace the LITENING II on the B-52H.
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