Eglin Air Force Base has trained and graduated the 500th F-35 pilot on Sept. 19. Maj. Chris Campbell was previously a F-16 test pilot before he converted to the F-35 at the 33rd Fighter Wing this summer.
USAF gradates the 500th F-35 pilot
Thai deputy PM says no decision made on buying American attack helicopters
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has refuted reports that Bangkok is prepared to buy attack helicopters from the United States to replace its aging AH-1Fs.
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T-50A clocks 100 flights in South Carolina
Lockheed Martin has clocked the 100th sortie for the T-50A at its Greenville facility in South Carolina this week, the company said on Oct. 4.
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Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences
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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Missile fin detached during F-15J scramble
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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