Belgium has signaled its interest in the F-35 and U.S. government officials have briefed the Belgian government about the capabilities of the stealth fighter.
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UAE military helicopter crashed
A UAE military helicopter crash has killed one crew member. No other details were given.
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Dutch government to buy 37 F-35s
The Dutch government announced it will commit to buying 37 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters. Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said in a policy paper that more will be bought when budget permits.
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Lockheed Martin confident of signing multi-year deal for 79 more C-130Js
At the annual Air Force Association conference, Lockheed Martin officials say they are confident that the Pentagon will agree to a multi-year deal for 79 more C-130Js.
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Israeli F-16Is back flying
The Israeli Air Force has lifted the grounding of its F-16I fleet after the Jul. 7 crash.
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