The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) has completed its catapult commissioning testing and is on target to launch a F/A-18E this Fall.
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F-111 retirement dinner canceled due to overwhelming response
The F-111 retirement organizers have decided to cancel the formal dinner on Dec. 2 due to overwhelming response from past and present members of the F-111 community. However, there will still be a BBQ on Dec. 3 for those who need to “pig” out.
UAE shows interest in KC-390 and Super Tucano
Brazilian defense minister Nelson Jobim told reporters that the UAE has shown interest in buying the Embraer KC-390 cargo aircraft and the Super Tucano.
Philippine Defense Department says no irregularities in PZL Swidnik deal
The Philippine Department of National Defense says there were no irregularities when it decided to award the tender for eight helicopters to PZL Swidnik.
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Pentagon and LM agrees on F-35 LRIP-4
Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have both reached an agreement for 32 F-35 fighters under low rate initial production lot 4 (LRIP-4).