Reuters has obtained a Pentagon document which projects the total cost to develop, buy and operate the F-35 over the next 50-plus years at $1.45 trillion.
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T-38 Talon joins 1st Fighter Wing as aggressor
T-38 Talons have joined the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base to act as aggressors for F-22 pilot training.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland
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Chile given price details for nine AH-6is
A Boeing official revealed that Chile has been given details of pricing and support for up to nine AH-6i attack helicopters.
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Finnish Air Force F-18s join BRTE for first time
Two Finnish Air Force F-18 Hornets took part in the NATO-led Baltic Region Training Event on Mar. 28.
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First U.S. Air Force female four-star general confirmed
Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger has been confirmed for promotion to General by the U.S. Senate, making her the first female four-star general in Air Force history.
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