The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed to IHS Jane’s that sixteen of its WAH-64 attack helicopters have been placed in storage since January.
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RAAF’s first F-35A pilot takes flight
Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson is Australia’s first pilot to fly the F-35A. Jackson created history at Luke Air Force Base on Mar. 17 in a USAF aircraft.
Photo: Lockheed Martin
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T-X, future T-38 jet replacement, requirements released
The U.S. Air Force has released requirements for the T-X trainer aircraft family of systems that will replace the T-38 Talon, Mar. 20.
“T-38 560FTS RandolphAFB 2001” by Photographer’s Name: SSGT Jeffrey Allen, USAF – U.S. Defenseimagery.mil photo no. 011113-F-2171A-020 (DF-SD-03-05096). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Boeing’s subcontractors having problems developing KC-46A boom and refueling pods
Delays in developing the flying boom for the KC-46A is preventing the aircraft from making its maiden flight, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.
Photo: Boeing
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RAAF chief: PLAAF needs better command, control system
Speaking at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2015, head of the Royal Australian Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown, said China should upgrade its Air Force’s command and control system.
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