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Due to several factors, the U.S. Air Force is considering shifting the retirement date of the A-10 and give the attack jet a few more years of service, said Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command.
By English: Airman 1st Class Benjamin Wiseman, U.S. Air Force (www.defense.gov) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense has ordered three AW-609s from AgustaWestland for search-and-rescue duties. They will be assigned to UAE’s Joint Aviation Command.
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The first two Norwegian F-35s arrived at Luke Air Force Base on Nov. 10. Shortly after their arrival, a Norwegian pilot took to the skies in a F-35 for the first time.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland
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The Obama administration has approved the sale of two C-130Js and two KC-130Js to France. The entire package, inclusive of parts and logistical support, is estimated to be $650 million.
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential sale of 500 AGM-114R Hellfire II Semi-Active Laser (SAL) missiles to Britain.
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