Lockheed Martin said the average cost of the F-35 would “go up somewhat” as the Pentagon postpone production of 179 jets.
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Royal Navy wants airships to resupply aircraft carriers
The Royal Navy is considering the purchase of airships to resupply its aircraft carriers and to provide surveillance.
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Russia to have S-400 defending its borders
The S-400 air defense system will be deployed near Russian borders this year. Currently, the system is used to defend Moscow.
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PAK-FA faster than F-22
Chief of the Russian Air Force, Colonel General Alexander Zelin, said the Sukhoi PAK-FA will fly faster, further and carry more payload than the American F-22.
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Pentagon to save $2.4 billion with KC-46A program
The Pentagon has decided to restructure the Boeing KC-46A program which will result in saving $1 billion in fiscal 2013 and $2.4 billion through fiscal 2017.
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