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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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Marine Corps KC-130Ts grounded until further notice
The Marine Corps has grounded its fleet of KC-130Ts “out of an abundance of caution” following the events of the deadly crash earlier this month, the service has confirmed to Defense News.
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Clearing the air: F-35s to get upgrade for oxygen generating system over hypoxia concerns
In response to reports of hypoxia-like symptoms experienced by F-35A pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the program office intends to make changes to the onboard oxygen generating system to optimize the flow of oxygen to those flying the jet.
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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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Raytheon pushes GBU-49 as quick fix to give F-35 ability to hit moving targets
The U.S. Air Force and more recently the U.S. Marine Corps have identified Raytheon’s GBU-49 as the quickest way to give the F-35 the ability to prosecute moving targets.
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Marine Corps F-35s restart flight operations at Yuma after software fix is found
Flight operations were suspended Thursday because of “anomalies” caused by a recent update of the aircraft’s Autonomic Logistics Information System.
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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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Naval officer takes over F-35 program as Bogdan retires
Leadership of the F-35 program passed from the Air Force to the Navy on Thursday, as the joint program office looks toward wrapping up the F-35 development program and the Navy’s initial operational capability declaration in 2018.
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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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Marine Corps KC-130Ts grounded until further notice
The Marine Corps has grounded its fleet of KC-130Ts “out of an abundance of caution” following the events of the deadly crash earlier this month, the service has confirmed to Defense News.
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Clearing the air: F-35s to get upgrade for oxygen generating system over hypoxia concerns
In response to reports of hypoxia-like symptoms experienced by F-35A pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the program office intends to make changes to the onboard oxygen generating system to optimize the flow of oxygen to those flying the jet.
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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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Raytheon pushes GBU-49 as quick fix to give F-35 ability to hit moving targets
The U.S. Air Force and more recently the U.S. Marine Corps have identified Raytheon’s GBU-49 as the quickest way to give the F-35 the ability to prosecute moving targets.
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Marine Corps F-35s restart flight operations at Yuma after software fix is found
Flight operations were suspended Thursday because of “anomalies” caused by a recent update of the aircraft’s Autonomic Logistics Information System.
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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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Naval officer takes over F-35 program as Bogdan retires
Leadership of the F-35 program passed from the Air Force to the Navy on Thursday, as the joint program office looks toward wrapping up the F-35 development program and the Navy’s initial operational capability declaration in 2018.
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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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Marine Corps KC-130Ts grounded until further notice
The Marine Corps has grounded its fleet of KC-130Ts “out of an abundance of caution” following the events of the deadly crash earlier this month, the service has confirmed to Defense News.
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Clearing the air: F-35s to get upgrade for oxygen generating system over hypoxia concerns
In response to reports of hypoxia-like symptoms experienced by F-35A pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the program office intends to make changes to the onboard oxygen generating system to optimize the flow of oxygen to those flying the jet.
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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.
-
Raytheon pushes GBU-49 as quick fix to give F-35 ability to hit moving targets
The U.S. Air Force and more recently the U.S. Marine Corps have identified Raytheon’s GBU-49 as the quickest way to give the F-35 the ability to prosecute moving targets.
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Marine Corps F-35s restart flight operations at Yuma after software fix is found
Flight operations were suspended Thursday because of “anomalies” caused by a recent update of the aircraft’s Autonomic Logistics Information System.
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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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Naval officer takes over F-35 program as Bogdan retires
Leadership of the F-35 program passed from the Air Force to the Navy on Thursday, as the joint program office looks toward wrapping up the F-35 development program and the Navy’s initial operational capability declaration in 2018.
