The Pentagon has decided to buy just 78 F-35s from Lockheed Martin in the latest budget request, instead of 84 aircraft that was projected a year ago.
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U.S. to investigate if Pakistan used F-16 against India
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad said on Mar. 3 that it is investigating if Pakistan had used the F-16 fighter to shoot down a Indian MiG-21.
United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Boeing is delivering KC-46As with loose tools and debris inside them
Boeing is just one step away from shutting down the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker assembly line, an internal memo has revealed.
Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Okula [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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XQ-58A to make maiden flight next week
The XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned “loyal wingman” by Kratos Defense will be making its first flight, an executive from the company said in Australia.
Graphic: U.S. DoD
NGC to deliver Firebird to U.S. government customer this year
Northrop Grumman has revealed that it will deliver its Firebird optionally manned aircraft to a U.S. government customer before July.
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