The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing has deployed its F-16s to Jordan for exercise Eager Lion.
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Category: Air Force
British Merlin HC3s complete mission in Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force is withdrawing its EH101 Merlin HC3 transport helicopters from Afghanistan as the workhorse completes its mission in Afghanistan.
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LAST lightweight composite armor to protect AC-130J
Lockheed Martin has selected Qinetiq’s LAST lightweight composite armor to protect the AC-130J.
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Brazil closer to selecting Super Hornet
Reuters say U.S. officials are confident that Brazil will eventually select the Super Hornet as its next fighter after a visit by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
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U.K. test pilot completes first F-35B vertical landing
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader James Schofield completed the first F-35B vertical landing by a United Kingdom military test pilot May 28.
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