Two anonymous U.S. government officials told Reuters that Singapore is expected to issue a “letter of request” for the F-35 soon.
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Category: Air Force
USAF eyeing underground rail network for ICBMs
The U.S. Air Force is expected to award study contracts next month for an underground rail network for its nuclear missiles.
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Danish Combat Aircraft Competition restarted
Boeing, Eurofighter, JSF program office and Saab have received invitations from Denmark to participate in the new Danish Combat Aircraft Competition.
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1st Reconnaissance Squadron celebrates centennial
The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., celebrated its 100th anniversary March 7-9 as the oldest flying unit in U.S. military aviation.
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U.S. Air Force graphic by Mr. John Schwab
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Iranian F-4 tried to intercept MQ-1 escorted by 2 American fighters
An Iranian F-4 fighter jet tried to intercept an unarmed U.S. MQ-1 over international waters on Mar. 12. The fighter broke off 16 miles from the UAV after a verbal warning by two U.S. fighters escorting the drone.
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