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The mission computers on four Japan Air Self-Defense Force E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) platforms are to be upgraded by Boeing under a $60.9 million contract.
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On Feb. 14, Belgium officially joined the NATO Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet program at a signing ceremony at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
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The U.S. Air Force has decided to buy 100 Garmin D2 Charlie Aviator Watches for its U-2 pilots, Garmin announced on Feb. 14.
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A recent article by Taiwan’s Up Media says the island is evaluating a plan to buy the Boeing F-15 or F/A-18 as a replacement for the Mirage 2000.
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Chief Warrant Officer 3, Tom Wiggins, of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command made history on Feb. 7 by becoming the first person in his service to fly the Bell V-280.
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