The first U.S. Air Force detachment in Poland will stand up later this year and F-16s and C-130s are expected to be rotated there.
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Next generation missile (NGM) program canceled
The next generation missile (NGM) program has been canceled by the Pentagon and the USAF will instead continue to buy AMRAAM and HARM to meet its operational needs.
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Switzerland open to offers
Swiss Defense Minister Ueli Maurer said he is willing to consider alternative offers to the Saab Gripen fighter.
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Another Russian Su-24 lost
The Russian Air Force has lost another Su-24 fighter bomber. This is the third aircraft in four months. The latest crash occurred in Russia’s Urals and both pilots ejected safely.
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Italy to buy only 90 F-35s
Italy will cut its orders for the F-35 and buy 90 aircraft instead. Defense Minister Giampaolo Di Paola says the reduction will help Rome save 5 billion euros.
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