The U.S. Government Accountability Office has revealed why the U.S. Air Force chose to consolidate its F-22 depot maintenance at Hill Air Force Base rather than splitting the job with a Lockheed Martin facility in Palmdale, California.
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NAS Lemoore is preferred alternative base for F-35C
The U.S. Navy has completed its environmental impact study for basing F-35Cs on the West Coast of the United States, it concluded that NAS Lemoore is the preferred alternative over NAF El Centro.
Australia considers F-35B
Australia’s Defence Minister David Johnston told The West Australian that the government is considering getting the F-35B model for use on board two of its LHDs.
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F-15SG detachment in U.S. marks 5th anniversary
The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s F-15SG detachment in the United States recently celebrated its 5th year at Mountain Home Air Force Base.
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Two North Korean helicopter carrying frigates identified
North Korea has built two helicopter carrying frigates in recent years, the warships are expected to boost the country’s weak anti-submarine capabilities.
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