Boeing has completed the first manned flight of the QF-16 Full Scale Aerial Target (FSAT) on May 4 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville.
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Test pilots provide unique training to 18th Aggressor Squadron
Test pilots from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., held a training course at Eielson Air Force, Base for the 18th Aggressor Squadron last month.
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Exocet MM40 tested with Brazilian motor
The Brazilian Navy has successfully carried out a firing trial of an Exocet MM40 missile, equipped with a motor developed, produced and certified by Avibras in partnership with MBDA.
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Kazakhstan orders 20 EC725 helicopters
Kazakhstan has signed a letter of intent to acquire 20 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for its military.
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Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force
Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has been nominated by the Pentagon to be the next chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. Welsh is currently serving as the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander.
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