The U.S. Air Forces projects the life time costs of the KC-46 will grow 11 percent due to increased usage.
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USN standing up VUP-19 to fly MQ-4C
The U.S. Navy will stand up VUP-19 on Oct. 1 to fly the MQ-4C.
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Global Strike Command cuts B-52 flying hours by 10 percent
Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, commander of U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, told reporters he already has cut the flying hours for his B-52s by 10 percent in an effort to get ahead of the possible funding cuts.
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Agusta Westland selects Thales to supply FLASH Compact dipping sonars
Agusta Westland has selected Thales as the supplier of compact dipping sonars to equip its Lynx light helicopters for export markets.
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Airbus Military delivers first A330 MRTT to United Arab Emirates
Airbus Military has delivered the first of three A330 MRTT tankers to United Arab Emirates.
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