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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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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
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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The German government has published the tender notice for the heavy-lift helicopter program. The nearly $6.4 billion program will replace 80 CH-53Gs in service with the Luftwaffe.
Julian Herzog [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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On Feb. 28, the U.S. Navy declared that the F-35C has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelly M. Agee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons