The U.S. Air Force will not be allowed to retire the A-10 if an amendment to the 2014 National Defense Authorization Act takes effect.
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Luftwaffe orders Saab self-protection equipment for its Tornado
Saab has received three orders from Luftwaffe to equip its Tornado fleet with the BOZ-101 EC podded self-protection system.
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First Royal Navy pilot to serve with front line Eurofighter unit
Lt. Ollie Pocock is the first Royal Navy pilot to serve on a front line Royal Air Force Eurofighter Squadron.
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RAAF, TNI-AU exercise to go ahead despite diplomatic row
RAAF F/A-18s and Indonesian F-16s will carry out a joint exercise in Darwin despite a diplomatic row over phone-tapping and alleged spying.
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27 U-2s modified for higher cabin air pressure
The U.S. Air Force has modified 27 U-2s to increase the cockpit pressure from 4.4 pounds per square inch to more than 8 psi.
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