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Testing of the Precision Aircraft Launch System (PALS) installed aboard aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) went smoothly on Aug. 10 even though the ship is moored at pier side.
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Photo: Huntington Ingalls Industries
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The Sri Lankan government has given the green light to buy new fighter aircraft for its air force, Cabinet Spokesman Gayantha Karunathilaka said.
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Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Deborah Lee James confirmed to reporters that she will meet with air force senior staff members to make a decision on approving the low-rate initial production of the Boeing KC-46 tanker.
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An undisclosed number of B-1 bombers have arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Aug. 6 to replace the B-52 bombers deployed there. The U.S. Air Force released photos showing all three types of bombers parked on the flight line on Aug. 10.
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Photos: U.S. Air Force
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