U.S lawmakers have approved an urgent funding request of $81.6 million to upgrade the GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator.
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Category: Air Force
RAF Leuchars will host Typhoon Display Team
No 6 Squadron at RAF Leuchars will host the Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team.
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Dutch F-16s get new paint job by Iowa ANG
Six Dutch F-16s received at new coat of paint at the Air National Guard Paint Facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Washington wants more access to Philippines ports and airfields
American and Philippine officials are in discussion to increase the number and frequency of visits by U.S. warships and planes.
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Pentagon IG to re-look into F-22 crash report
The Pentagon Inspector General has decided to review the U.S. Air Force accident investigation board’s conclusions into the crash of a F-22 last year.
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