Aviation News
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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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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The Israeli Air Force has lifted the grounding of its F-16I fleet after the Jul. 7 crash.
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The Royal Canadian Air Force has a new badge in the wake of the restoration of the traditional name.
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Maj. Luke Jayne from the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing achieved 1,000 hours on the B-2 during a routine mission on Sept. 14.
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