McConnell Air Force Base tanker crew members get their first look at the new KC-46A through a demonstrator.
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USS Fort Worth launch first MQ-8 Fire Scout
USS Fort Worth is the first littoral combat ship (LCS) to launch a UAV. The ship launch and recovered a MQ-8 Fire Scout over a period from Nov. 5-13.
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DARPA issues solicitation for XS-1 spaceplane
DARPA has issued a solicitation for the initial phase of the Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1) program.
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Detail walk around of Chengdu J-10
Chinese aviation enthusiats have compiled a detail walk around of the Chengdu J-10. Descriptions are in mandarin though.
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Eight E-2Cs on board USS George Washington supporting HADR in Philippines
VAW-117 was suppose to swap four E-2Cs with VAW-115 on board USS George Washington, however the carrier was diverted to the Philippines and now both squadrons are assisting the carrier in its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission.
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