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A total of five airstrips in the state of Arunachal Pradesh will be ready for use next month. The runways have been upgraded to handle large aircraft such as the C-17, C-130J and An-32.
By U.S. Air Force by Jet Fabara [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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After a brief delay due to last-minute repairs, USS George Washington has departed San Diego for Virginia. During its transit in South America, the carrier will participate in exercise Southern Seas 2015.
[thumb]U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane[/thumb]
The Australian government has cleared the air force to start conducting air strikes against ISIL targets in Syria.
By Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Prows, Combined Joint Information Bureau /Released (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2059838) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
CNBC was invited aboard one of the Italian KC-767 tanker that is currently in the United States carrying aerial refueling certifications with the F-35. Hit the source for the video.
Photo: F-35 Integrated Test Force
The head of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Mark Welsh, told Defense News he wants more oversight on the Boeing KC-46 program.
Photo: Boeing
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