The U.S. Air Force youngest B-52 bomber, tail number 1040, will be celebrating its 50th birthday this October.
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First Dutch F-35 rolls out
The first F-35 for Netherlands rolled out of the F-35 production facility on Apr. 1.
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USAF orders Minotaur I
The U.S. Air Force has exercised an option order for a Minotaur I space launch vehicle to support the ORS-3 “Enabler” mission.
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Canada’s Auditor General issues harsh criticism on F-35 deal
Canada’s Auditor General Michael Ferguson has harsh words on the process to buy 65 F-35 fighters. Ferguson said the military did not exercise due diligence in choosing the F-35.
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BAE Systems signs contract to build 48 Saudi Eurofighters in Britain
BAE Systems said a contract to build 48 Saudi Eurofighters in Britain had been signed but negotiations are still ongoing over the price of the deal.
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