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Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.
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Boeing to turn undelivered 747s meant for Russian customer into new Air Force Ones
Sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed to Defense News that the Air Force and Boeing are finalizing a contract for two 747-8s that were originally produced for Russian airline firm Transaero but never delivered to the company.
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Trump, Mattis lose as ‘Space Corps’ proposal survives in defense policy bill
There’s one less hurdle for a new military branch focused on space after an amendment meant to derail it failed Wednesday to get approval from the House Rules Committee for a public floor debate.
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US lawmaker wants to block F-35 sales to Turkey over embassy brawl
A Democratic lawmaker from Rhode Island is seeking to block the U.S. sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets to Turkey over an attack on protesters outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington two months ago.
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House lawmakers authorize $103M for A-10 wings to save 3 squadrons from retiring
The House Armed Services Committee has taken its first steps toward preserving three A-10 Warthog squadrons.
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F-35s at Luke Air Force Base grounded after pilots suffered oxygen deprivation
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base has cancelled local flying operations for its F-35A Lightning II fighters after five incidents in which pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms.
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Four US Army Strykers in Europe get survivability upgrade
A U.S. Army cavalry regiment in Germany is testing Saab’s mobile camouflage system.
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![US Air Force F-35As land in Estonia [Update]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3316381.jpg.jpg?w=300)
US Air Force F-35As land in Estonia [Update]
Two F-35As, accompanied by about 20 supporting airmen, arrived at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, on Tuesday for familiarization training in the region, according to a U.S. Air Forces in Europe statement.
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In the fight against ISIS, Predators and Reapers prove close-air support bona-fides
The MQ-1 and MQ-9 squadrons from Creech AFB dropped more than 1,500 weapons on the Islamic State last year.
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Mattis Orders F-35, Air Force One Reviews to Cut Cost of Programs
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has called for reviews of the F-35 and Air Force One replacement programs in the hopes of isolating new ways to drive down the price of both platforms, the Pentagon announced today.
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Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.
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Boeing to turn undelivered 747s meant for Russian customer into new Air Force Ones
Sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed to Defense News that the Air Force and Boeing are finalizing a contract for two 747-8s that were originally produced for Russian airline firm Transaero but never delivered to the company.
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Trump, Mattis lose as ‘Space Corps’ proposal survives in defense policy bill
There’s one less hurdle for a new military branch focused on space after an amendment meant to derail it failed Wednesday to get approval from the House Rules Committee for a public floor debate.
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US lawmaker wants to block F-35 sales to Turkey over embassy brawl
A Democratic lawmaker from Rhode Island is seeking to block the U.S. sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets to Turkey over an attack on protesters outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington two months ago.
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House lawmakers authorize $103M for A-10 wings to save 3 squadrons from retiring
The House Armed Services Committee has taken its first steps toward preserving three A-10 Warthog squadrons.
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F-35s at Luke Air Force Base grounded after pilots suffered oxygen deprivation
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base has cancelled local flying operations for its F-35A Lightning II fighters after five incidents in which pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms.
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Four US Army Strykers in Europe get survivability upgrade
A U.S. Army cavalry regiment in Germany is testing Saab’s mobile camouflage system.
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US Air Force F-35As land in Estonia [Update]
Two F-35As, accompanied by about 20 supporting airmen, arrived at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, on Tuesday for familiarization training in the region, according to a U.S. Air Forces in Europe statement.
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In the fight against ISIS, Predators and Reapers prove close-air support bona-fides
The MQ-1 and MQ-9 squadrons from Creech AFB dropped more than 1,500 weapons on the Islamic State last year.
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Mattis Orders F-35, Air Force One Reviews to Cut Cost of Programs
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has called for reviews of the F-35 and Air Force One replacement programs in the hopes of isolating new ways to drive down the price of both platforms, the Pentagon announced today.
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Boeing lands $600M contract to design new Air Force Ones
The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday awarded Boeing a contract worth just less than $600 million to begin the preliminary design of the next Air Force One planes.
-
Boeing to turn undelivered 747s meant for Russian customer into new Air Force Ones
Sources with knowledge of the deal confirmed to Defense News that the Air Force and Boeing are finalizing a contract for two 747-8s that were originally produced for Russian airline firm Transaero but never delivered to the company.
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Trump, Mattis lose as ‘Space Corps’ proposal survives in defense policy bill
There’s one less hurdle for a new military branch focused on space after an amendment meant to derail it failed Wednesday to get approval from the House Rules Committee for a public floor debate.
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US lawmaker wants to block F-35 sales to Turkey over embassy brawl
A Democratic lawmaker from Rhode Island is seeking to block the U.S. sale of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets to Turkey over an attack on protesters outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington two months ago.
-
House lawmakers authorize $103M for A-10 wings to save 3 squadrons from retiring
The House Armed Services Committee has taken its first steps toward preserving three A-10 Warthog squadrons.
-
F-35s at Luke Air Force Base grounded after pilots suffered oxygen deprivation
The 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base has cancelled local flying operations for its F-35A Lightning II fighters after five incidents in which pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms.
-
Four US Army Strykers in Europe get survivability upgrade
A U.S. Army cavalry regiment in Germany is testing Saab’s mobile camouflage system.
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![US Air Force F-35As land in Estonia [Update]](https://one.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/3316381.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
US Air Force F-35As land in Estonia [Update]
Two F-35As, accompanied by about 20 supporting airmen, arrived at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, on Tuesday for familiarization training in the region, according to a U.S. Air Forces in Europe statement.
-
In the fight against ISIS, Predators and Reapers prove close-air support bona-fides
The MQ-1 and MQ-9 squadrons from Creech AFB dropped more than 1,500 weapons on the Islamic State last year.
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Mattis Orders F-35, Air Force One Reviews to Cut Cost of Programs
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has called for reviews of the F-35 and Air Force One replacement programs in the hopes of isolating new ways to drive down the price of both platforms, the Pentagon announced today.
