Two Dutch F-16s dropped several bombs to aid American troops that came under fire in Afghanistan last Friday.
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U.S. Air Force places $2.4 million order for AeroVironment Puma AE
The U.S. Air Force has placed a $2.4 million order for AeroVironment Puma AE mini-UAV and delivery is scheduled within two weeks.
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Israeli F-35 will have indigenous air-to-air missile
Flight Global reports that Israeli F-35s will carry an Israeli-made air-to-air missile.
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Griffin fired from RAM launcher
A Griffin B missile was fired from a land-based RAM launcher in the fourth quarter of 2011, Raytheon announced.
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Blackbird Airpark to hold open-cockpit event
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis and first flight of the A-12, Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale will hold an open-cockpit viewing event April 21 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event will provide visitors with an inside look at the spy planes and the opportunity to talk with U-2 and SR-71 pilots.
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