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Boeing will expand its stable of aerospace companies with the plan acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation, both companies announced the decision on Oct. 5.
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Photo: Aurora Flight Sciences
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A Things Falling Off Aircraft (TFOA) incident took place on May 5 in Japan when a missile fin became detached during the scramble of a F-15J from Chitoseon air base.
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A Saudi television station announced on Oct. 5 that the Middle East Kingdom has agreed to buy the S-400 air defense missile system from Russia.
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South African defense contractor Paramount Group has bought four surplus Dassault Mirage F1Bs from the French government for aggressor training.
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A single F-35A will arrive at Eielson Air Force Base this month for testing as the base prepares itself for the arrival of two F-35A squadrons in 2020.
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