The U.S. is planning to deploy 14 new ground-based missile interceptors in Alaska to counter threats posed by North Korea.
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Photo: Fly-By-Wire F-15SA makes first flight
The first F-15SA for the Royal Saudi Air Force made its first flight in St. Louis on Feb. 20.
Boeing photo/Kevin Flynn
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Reuters: Singapore expected to submit a “letter of request” for F-35 soon
Two anonymous U.S. government officials told Reuters that Singapore is expected to issue a “letter of request” for the F-35 soon.
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USAF eyeing underground rail network for ICBMs
The U.S. Air Force is expected to award study contracts next month for an underground rail network for its nuclear missiles.
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Danish Combat Aircraft Competition restarted
Boeing, Eurofighter, JSF program office and Saab have received invitations from Denmark to participate in the new Danish Combat Aircraft Competition.
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