According to Lt. Gen. Mike Holmes, U.S. Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, the service is looking at viability of using a public-private partnership to replace the TF-33 engines on the B-52 bomber.
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Egypt to buy 24 Rafales
It is not confirmed that Egypt will buy 24 Dassault Rafale fighters. The news was first announce by the office of French President Francois Hollande.
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Lockheed Martin unveils Legion Pod IRST for F-15C, F-16
Lockheed Martin has unveiled its Legion Pod infrared search and track (IRST) sensor pod that it will submit for the U.S. Air Force’s F-15C IRST competition.
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Tomahawk Block IV demonstrates “call-for-fire” mission
A Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile was used in a “call-for-fire” mission in support of shore-based U.S. Marines on Jan. 29.
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Embraer to gradually expand KC-390’s fly-by-wire envelope
Embraer has crafted a plan to gradually expand the envelope of the fly-by-wire system on board the KC-390 and eventually authorize higher modes for its BAE Systems active side control sticks.
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