Retired U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) James Ruffer was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for a mission working as an Air Force doctor.
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RNZAF NH90 grounded after lightning strike
New Zealand is forced to spend millions of dollars to repair a NH90 that was struck by lightning on Aug. 22.
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Israeli Air Force scrambled fighters twice on Saturday
News outlets in Israel are reporting that Israeli Air Force fighters were scrambled twice on Sept. 28.
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Pentagon places order for F-35 Lot 6,7
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin two production contract worth $7.8 billion for 71 F-35s. It will pay $4.4 billion for 36 F-35s under Lot 6 and $3.4 billion contract for 35 F-35s under Lot 7.
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Northrop Grumman gets contract for last three Global Hawk Block 30s
Despite attempts by the U.S. Air Force to cancel the RQ-4 Block 30 program, Northrop Grumman has received a $114.2 million order for the last three Global Hawk Block 30 UAVs.
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