The second Boeing RC-135V/W for the Royal Air Force is to be delivered next month and the spy plane will soon head to the Middle East for the fight against Islamic State militants.
Photo: SAC Blake Carruthers/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
Category: Air Force
Philippines to reactivate Subic Bay as military facility, will station FA-50PH there
The former U.S. naval facility in Subic Bay, Philippines will reopen as a military base for the Philippine navy and air force next year.
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F-35 to make civilian airshow debut next week in Oshkosh
The F-35 will be making its first civilian airshow debut on Jul. 20 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh.
By MSgt John Nimmo Sr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Brazil to sign final contract for Gripen soon
Brazilian Defense Minister Jacques Wagner has assured that his country will sign the final contract to buy Saab Gripen fighters this year.
By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons
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Deactivation of 440th Airlift Wing postponed for another year
The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command has decided against inactivating the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope Field this year. The unit had started transferring its people to other locations but legislation by Sen. Thom Tillis and Rep. Renee Ellmers forced the service to shelf the plan.
By U.S. Air Force photo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons