The U.S. Army has completed the testing phase of the AH-64 Apache Block III Initial Operational Test and Evaluation and are waiting for the final results.
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Delta IV Medium+ carries new U.S. spy satellite into space
A new spy satellite for the U.S. military was launched into space on board a Delta IV Medium+ (5,2) rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Apr. 4.
U.S. Air Force photo/Rodney Jones
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Enterprise Carrier Strike Group arrives in U.S. 5th Fleet
USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Apr. 3. This is the last time the aircraft carrier will be deployed to the 5th Fleet.
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Youngest B-52 bomber turns 50
The U.S. Air Force youngest B-52 bomber, tail number 1040, will be celebrating its 50th birthday this October.
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First Dutch F-35 rolls out
The first F-35 for Netherlands rolled out of the F-35 production facility on Apr. 1.
Lockheed Martin Photo
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