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This commentary, on making the case for aircraft carriers and air wings, was written by Vice Adm. David H. Buss, the commander of Naval Air Forces; Rear Adm. William F. Moran, director of air warfare; and Rear Adm. Thomas J. Moore, program executive officer for aircraft carriers.
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The U.S. Navy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program (VXX).
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Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed a report from Sunday Times that Turkey will join hands with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan by sharing access to radar and anti-missile technologies with Israel.
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Speaking to Sky News, British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond would not commit on the final number of F-35s the country will buy.
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The U.S. Air Force’s 645th Aeronautical Systems Group is looking at integrating the MBDA Brimstone air-to-ground missile on the MQ-9.
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