Boeing is building four pods that contain infrared search and track sensor (IRST) and data-links for the F-15C under the Talon Hate program.
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Category: Air Force
RAF Eurofighters refuel from USAF KC-10
Royal Air Force Eurofighters from 6 and 1(F) Squadrons had the rare opportunity to practise refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 tanker over the North Sea on Jun. 6.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries
South African Air Force Cessna Caravan crash
A South African Air Force Cessna Caravan crashed into mountains in the northeast of the country on Jun. 17. Three on board were killed and two suffered serious injuries.
Jordan to convert C-295 into gunship
Not satisfied with just two AC-235 gunships, Jordan has signed a deal with Airbus Military and ATK to convert one of its bigger C-295 into a gunship as well.
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Lockheed Martin found solution for F-35B bulkhead cracks
Lockheed Martin has come up with a solution to fix bulkhead cracks on the F-35B. U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Frank Kendall, said the process to fix the problem on existing jets will need to be certified.
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