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A crack was discovered in one of its 13 wing spars of the F-35C durability testing ground article last month. The Pentagon has determined that modifications are needed on existing jets to ensure full life operation.
By U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Eli K. Buguey [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The opening ceremony for Exercise Falcon Strike 2015 – the inagural joint air exercise between RTAF and PLAAF – was held at Wing 1, Korat airbase, Thailand today. RTAF Exercise Director is Gp. Capt. Chanon Mungthanya and PLAAF Exercise Director is Senior Col. Jiang Mingqiu.
Photos: Royal Thai Air Force
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Fairchild Air Force Base is prolonging the lifespan of its KC-135 fleet by having them upgraded to the newest Block 45 standard.
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U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell
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Not to be outdone by the recent test-firing of two Trident II SLBMs by the U.S. Navy, the Russian Navy launched two Bulava SLBMS from its newest Borey class SSBNh on Nov. 14.
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The console stations of the ZDK-03 airborne early warning aircraft was revealed during Exercise Sea Spark, held in Karachi on Nov. 9. The photo was taken whilst Air Force Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah were on board the plane to observe the exercise.
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