The U.S. Air Force has decided to delay inducting the T-38 replacement into service by three years.
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Cornyn places hold on Obama nominee over Taiwan F-16 issues
Unhappy with the Obama administration’s response to his requests for more information
on the sale of F-16s to Taiwan. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has placed a hold on the nomination of Mark Lippert to become the assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs.
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Britain, France to work closer on UAVs
Britain and France have agreed to work closer on deployment and development of unmanned air vehicles. The first step will see France evaluating U.K.’s Thales Watchkeeper UAV.
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Tomcat pilot reunites with his jet
Naval Air Station Wildwood Museum invited Lt. Cmdr. Dominic Telenko and his family to revisit the F-14 at the museum. Telenko was the last pilot to fly that Tomcat.
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Questions on why former F-14 pilot who shot down USAF RF-4C nominated for Admiral
Some are questioning why the Pentagon has decided to promote a former F-14 pilot who is banned from flying after shooting down a USAF RF-4C during a training exercise 25 years ago.
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