The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office has decided to give two spare optical spy satellites to NASA for research.
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Lockheed Martin hopes to sell first Vigilant Watch kit in 15 months
Lockheed Martin has produced a Vigilant Watch kit consisting of a modified fuel tank fitted with electro-optical camera and sensors mounted on the C-130’s wing hard-point. It hopes to sell the kit to a customer within 15 months.
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Boeing delivers sixth and final Wedgetail to RAAF
Boeing delivered the sixth and final Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on May 2.
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USAF wants to eliminate base amenities
In order to cut costs, the U.S. Air Force is embarking on a program to shut down base amenities such as bowling alleys, youth centers and hobby shops.
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Phantom Eye makes maiden flight
Boeing’s Phantom Eye liquid-hydrogen powered unmanned aircraft has made its first flight on Jun. 1 at Edwards Air Force Base.
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