The Japanese defense ministry says it plans to devise new rules of engagement to shot down unmanned aircraft if it poses a threat to Japanese security.
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Think tanks suggest retiring B-1s
The Center of Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, the American Enterprise Institute and the Center for Strategic and International Studies have recommended that the Pentagon should retire its B-1 bomber fleet in order to ride out sequestration.
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F-35B’s tires are wearing out too fast
Dunlop tires on the F-35B is wearing out too soon and a new tire will be introduced next year to fix the problem.
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Yemen Air Force receives 2 Cessna 208s
Two Cessna 208 Caravans have been delivered to Yemen as part of an aid package to help fight terrorism.
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Belgium evaluating F-35
Belgium has signaled its interest in the F-35 and U.S. government officials have briefed the Belgian government about the capabilities of the stealth fighter.
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