As part of its probe into problems with the F-22’s oxygen system, the U.S. Air Force is taking a closer look at why
F-22 pilots have higher prevalence of coughing after executing extreme maneuvers in the air.
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332nd Air Expeditionary Wing deactivated
After nearly 10 years as the largest combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing was deactivated in a ceremony May 8 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
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Cameron approves decision to switch back to F-35B
The British government will inform parliament tomorrow of its decision to switch back to the F-35B and abandon plans to convert an aircraft carrier to a conventional one.
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Japan to launch South Korean earth-observation satellite
A Japanese H-IIA rocket will launch South Korea’s Arirang 3 satellite into orbit on May 18. The Arirang 3 has a camera with a resolution of 0.7 meters.
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Lockheed Martin completes delivery of 17 CC-130Js to Canada
Lockheed Martin has completed Canada’s order of 17 CC-130J Super Hercules with the last delivered on May 8.
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