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During a recent visit to U.S. Marine Corp bases, House Armed Services Committee chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry was told how Marines had to cannibalize parts from a museum aircraft so that they can send one of the front-line aircraft for an overseas mission.
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The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory is busying modifying a C-17 at Edwards Air Force Base in an effort to improve airflow efficiency and reduce drag on the cargo plane.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit
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In an interview with Bloomberg, Indonesia’s Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said five F-16s will be deployed to Natuna island in South China Sea to safeguard the country’s interest.
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Photo: TNI AU
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After a hiatus of 75 years, China (this time the People’s Republic of China) is openly recruiting for Americans to join the reestablished American Volunteer Group.
By US government employee [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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At the FIDAE Airshow in Chile, Lockheed Martin said the sale of the S-3 to South Korea is expected to be approve in June and Vietnam plus another Asian country has shown interest in buying the retired ex-U.S. Navy anti-submarine hunter.
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By U.S. Navy photo [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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