The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) inducted its second Izumo-class helicopter carrier JS Kaga into service at Yokohama on Mar. 22.
Lockheed Martin rules out Golden Eagle for OA-X
Lockheed Martin has determined that a light attack variant of the KAI T-50 will not be offered for the U.S. Air Force’s upcoming OA-X competition.
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Lockheed Martin moving from flying wing towards wing-body-tail design for Stingray
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Work has determined that a flying wing design is not the best aerodynamic shape for the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial tanker.
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ANG thinking of retiring F-15C/Ds; replace homeland defense with F-16s
Lawmakers at a House Armed Services readiness subcommittee hearing on Mar. 22 were told by Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, about plans to retire its 236 F-15C/Ds to save costs.
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By MSGT Marvin Krause, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Florida’s lawmakers reviving idea to bring CVNs to Mayport
All of Florida’s Senators and congressional delegates have signed a joint letter urging the Pentagon not to forget about turning Naval Station Mayport into a second East Coast homeport for an aircraft carrier.
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By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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