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Flight Global says Belgium will issue a request for proposals (RFP) this summer for a replacement of its F-16A/B fleet. The new fighter will have to be in service by 2025.
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By Gerard van der Schaaf (FA-72) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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The Indian Navy’s oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat is on her final voyage before its retirement. The ship arrived at Paradip port in Odisha on Feb. 12.
Photo: Indian Navy
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The U.S. Army plans to upgun its Stryker 8×8 armored vehicles with a 30mm automatic cannon and the weapon will come with air-bust shells to act as an anti-aircraft platform.
By Sgt. Thomas Johnson (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1727359) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. Navy has given Lockheed Martin a $141 million contract to perform a mid-life upgrade of Greece’s P-3B fleet.
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By Rob Schleiffert from Holland (P-3B Greek Navy) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Six B-52H bombers from the 69th Bomb Squadron dropped laser-guided GBU-12 and GPS-guided GBU-38 bombs on moving targets at the Eglin Test and Training Complex Range at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida during exercise Combat Hammer.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong
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