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U.S. Air Force might pursue two separate programs to complement, replace A-10

Posted on July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force is mulling whether to embark on two separate tracks to complement the A-10 mission and replace the legacy ground attack jet.

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Kujawa
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USAF to determine final number of B-21s only in next decade

Posted on July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 by alert5

The U.S. Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration disclosed on Jul. 21 that the total number of B-21 stealth bombers to be procured will only be determined after the first aircraft is field in the 2020s.

U.S. Air Force graphic
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Israeli Air Force has taken delivery of its last M-346

Posted on July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 by alert5

The last of 30 M-346 advanced jet trainers ordered by the Israeli Air Force has been delivered on Jul. 21.

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Airbus to operate Heron 1 for Germany in Mali

Posted on July 22, 2016July 22, 2016 by alert5

Airbus will replicate its Afghanistan Heron 1 operational model in Mali for the German Ministry of Defense, starting from this November.

Photo: Airbus
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First PC-21 for Australia takes flight

Posted on July 22, 2016 by alert5

Lockheed Martin and Pilatus announce that the first of 49 PC-21s for Australia has made its first flight on Jul. 21.

Photo:Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
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