An appropriations measure waiting to be passed by the U.S. Senate will help protect the KC-46 program.
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Photo: J-20 with 2 different engines
Video: Air traffic controllers honored for saving F/A-18
Two air traffic controllers were honored by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association for helping land a F/A-18 with only six minutes of fuel left on Apr. 14, 2012.
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Greenert: USN needs F-35C but opens the door to number being purchased
Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert reiterated his service’s commitment to the F-35 program but leaves the door open on how many F-35Cs the Navy will purchase.
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Nirbhay cruise missile failed after 15 minutes of flight
India’s Nirbhay cruise missile failed after 15 minutes into it’s maiden flight on Mar. 12. The missile was able to self navigate to two way-points before deviating from its flight path. A command was then given to self-destruct.
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