Boeing says it expects Japan to launch a competition for a new air refueling tanker this year and will offer the KC-46A.
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U.S. Navy has 12 Super Hornets and 8 F-35s on unfunded list
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.
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T-X, future T-38 jet replacement, requirements released
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.
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Boeing’s subcontractors having problems developing KC-46A boom and refueling pods
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.
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Dassault says Malaysia will get same financial package as Egypt for Rafale
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.
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