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USAF sending one F-35A to Eielson AFB for testing

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by alert5

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.

By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Watch the Bell V-280 turn its rotors for the first time

Posted on October 5, 2017 by alert5

Joint Strike Missile final flight test to occur in 2018

Posted on October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by alert5

Jane’s reported that Kongsberg will conduct the final flight test (FTM-5) of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) in early 2018 as part of the integration of the weapon aboard Norway’s F-35A.

Photo: Kongsberg
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Israeli Air Force getting one more G550

Posted on October 5, 2017 by alert5

A senior officer with the Israeli Air Force has confirmed with Flight Global that his service is procuring one more Gulfstream G550 business jet for special missions.

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Flight Test Historical Foundation to commemorate 20th anniversary of F-22’s first flight

Posted on October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by alert5

he Flight Test Historical Foundation will be hosting a Gathering of Eagles event on Oct. 21 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the F-22’s first flight.

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