A Kiran jet trainer from the Indian Air Force crashed after taking off from the Air Force Station in Hakimpet on Monday evening.
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First time U.S. fighter jet transported back home using cargo jet
For the first time in history, a U.S. fighter jet had to be transported back to the United States using a cargo jet.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Carbajal
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Rafael to double Iron Dome missile production
Rafael currently has just one production line for the Tamir interceptor missile used by the Iron Dome system. Plans are underway to start another production line.
Eglin to throw welcome party for F-35s on Friday
Eglin Air Force Base will host a welcome part for the F-35 on Friday. Gen. Edward Rice, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, will be the guest-of-honor.
Sen. John Cornyn could push for F-16 sale to Taiwan using legislative action
Senator John Cornyn told reporters that he is exploring legislative action to sell F-16C/Ds to Taiwan in case the Obama administration rejects the sale.
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