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Since 2005, Canadian officials have been favoring Lockheed Martin over other fighter manufacturers when they went shopping for a replace of the CF-18.
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The 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron has deployed a new TPS-75 radar in the Arabian Gulf region.
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A PLAAF J-8 fighter pilot successfully recovered his aircraft after the jet suffered an engine and radio failure shortly after take off on Mar. 9.
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that the Boeing KC-46 development program faces “significant schedule risks” and technical challenges.
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Airbus’ A330 MRTT has been qualified to refuel the F-16 Block 60 and Mirage 2000 from the UAE Air Force after extensive testing.
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