A total of four fighters were lost within twenty-four hours across the world. A F-7 went down in Bangladesh in the afternoon. Hours later, two Croatian MiG-21s were lost as well. Last night, a Belarussian MiG-29 crashed during low-level training as well.
L-3 Communications awarded $61 million to modify MC-130W with Precision Strike package
L-3 Communications has been awarded a $61 million contract to modify eight MC-130Ws with a Precision Strike package.
Tactical Air Services has up to Christmas to complete Kiwi deal
Tactical Air Services has been given a second chance to complete the purchase of New Zealand’s A-4s and MB339s.
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Three Democrats trying to block Saudi arms deal
Three Democrats are trying to block a massive arms sales to Saudi Arabia. The trio said the Saudi government has a record of anti-Semitism and hostility to Israel.
Formation flight system keeps C-17s in line
The 418th Flight Test Squadron has been testing a new formation flight system for the C-17 that will allow multiple C-17s to fly in formation in any weather condition.
Air Force photo by Bobbi Zapka