Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, the U.S. Air Force’s first female four-star general, will retire this summer. She was also the second women in the U.S. military to reach that rank.
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Boeing given contract to upgrade Japan’s four E-767s
Boeing has been awarded a $402 million contract to upgrade Japan’s four E-767 aircraft and three ground support facilities.
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Dassault believes Egypt’s order could lead to other sales
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier told RTL radio that the purchase of 24 Rafales by Egypt could lead to more success in other countries.
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USAF exploring public-private partnership for B-52 re-engine initiative
According to Lt. Gen. Mike Holmes, U.S. Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, the service is looking at viability of using a public-private partnership to replace the TF-33 engines on the B-52 bomber.
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ACC Chief: Stealth “incredibly important” for F-X
The U.S. Air Force strongly believes stealth is an important asset for its F-X fighter that will replace the F-22, said Air Combat Command chief Gen. Herbert Carlisle .