Reuters reported that the Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on U.S. weapons in order for those parts to be installed on the F-35.
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Canada to continue with Maritime Helicopter Project and begin retiring Sea Kings in 2015
Hitachi Consulting has recommended that Canada continue the CH-148 helicopter program and work with Sikorsky to deliver a fully capable maritime helicopter.
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Argentine Mirage F1M talks stalled
Jane’s says talks between Argentina and Spain for the purchase of Spain’s Mirage F1M fighters have stalled and is likely to be canceled.
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P-51 pilot who flew through Eiffel Tower dies
World War II fighter pilot, William Overstreet Jr. has passed away on Sunday. Overstreet famously flew through Eiffel Tower while pursuing a German fighter duing the war.
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Boeing to launch and recover X-37B from Florida
Boeing announced it will base its X-37B operations at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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