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U.S. Navy has 12 Super Hornets and 8 F-35s on unfunded list

Posted on March 21, 2015March 21, 2015 by alert5

Anonymous sources told Reuters that in the unfunded list that will be presented to lawmakers, the U.S. Navy wanted 12 Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets and eight F-35s.

“FA-18 Super Hornets of Strike Fighter Squadron 31 fly patrol, Afghanistan, December 15, 2008” by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force – http://www.defenselink.mil/dodcmsshare/WeekInPhotos/2008-12/hires_081215-F-7823A-285.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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T-X, future T-38 jet replacement, requirements released

Posted on March 21, 2015March 21, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has released requirements for the T-X trainer aircraft family of systems that will replace the T-38 Talon, Mar. 20.

“T-38 560FTS RandolphAFB 2001” by Photographer’s Name: SSGT Jeffrey Allen, USAF – U.S. Defenseimagery.mil photo no. 011113-F-2171A-020 (DF-SD-03-05096). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Boeing’s subcontractors having problems developing KC-46A boom and refueling pods

Posted on March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 by alert5

Delays in developing the flying boom for the KC-46A is preventing the aircraft from making its maiden flight, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

Photo: Boeing
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Dassault says Malaysia will get same financial package as Egypt for Rafale

Posted on March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 by alert5

If Malaysia is to select the Rafale as its next fighter, the country will be offered a financial package similar to that given to Egypt, according to Dassault.

“Dassault Rafale C, France – Air Force JP6919856” by
Aldo Bidini – Gallery page http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6919856
Photo http://images2.jetphotos.net/img/2/8/2/4/40045_1282224428.jpg. Licensed under GFDL 1.2 via Wikimedia Commons.

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USAF wants AESA radar for F-16s flying homeland defense mission

Posted on March 20, 2015March 20, 2015 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force has restarted an attempt to fit an AESA radar on the F-16. However, this time only those fighters flying homeland defense mission will get the upgrade.

By United States Air Force (http://www.f-16.net/gallery_item34518.html) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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