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Boeing offers sneak peek of MQ-25 tanker drone
Boeing is the first MQ-25 competitor to show off a prototype of its offering.
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T-45s to get new oxygen monitoring system by February
The Navy will also develop a new automatic backup oxygen system for the T-45, a Mississippi senator said Wednesday.
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F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa
An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.
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Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate’s lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
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Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
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Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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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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Program head: CR will ‘slow down versus stop’ F-35 progress
While the F-35 program will move forward at pace even if funded through a continuing resolution, development and testing activities will slow down starting around April 2018 if a CR extends into spring, the head of the program office warned Wednesday.
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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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Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
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Boeing offers sneak peek of MQ-25 tanker drone
Boeing is the first MQ-25 competitor to show off a prototype of its offering.
-
T-45s to get new oxygen monitoring system by February
The Navy will also develop a new automatic backup oxygen system for the T-45, a Mississippi senator said Wednesday.
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F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa
An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.
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Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate’s lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
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Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
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Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
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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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Program head: CR will ‘slow down versus stop’ F-35 progress
While the F-35 program will move forward at pace even if funded through a continuing resolution, development and testing activities will slow down starting around April 2018 if a CR extends into spring, the head of the program office warned Wednesday.
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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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Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.
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Boeing offers sneak peek of MQ-25 tanker drone
Boeing is the first MQ-25 competitor to show off a prototype of its offering.
-
T-45s to get new oxygen monitoring system by February
The Navy will also develop a new automatic backup oxygen system for the T-45, a Mississippi senator said Wednesday.
-
F-35 loses aircraft panel during training flight near Okinawa
An aircraft panel measuring approximately 12 inches by 24 inches dropped from an F-35A sometime during a “routine training mission” about 65 miles east of Okinawa.
-
Cochran recommends budget-cap busting defense bill
The Senate’s lead defense appropriator is recommending a $650.7 billion spending package for the military, which would exceed budget caps by $70 billion.
-
Head of US nuke operations would push back on illegal launch order
U.S. Strategic Command head Gen. John Hyten said he would offer alternatives to President Donald Trump should the president want to proceed with an illegal nuclear action.
-
Navy likely to be passed over for top Pacific Command spot
Four sources with knowledge of the discussions said U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy, the current commander of Pacific Air Forces, is the leading candidate for the spot. His confirmation would mark the first time in history the PACOM spot has not been filled by the Navy.
-
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.
-
Program head: CR will ‘slow down versus stop’ F-35 progress
While the F-35 program will move forward at pace even if funded through a continuing resolution, development and testing activities will slow down starting around April 2018 if a CR extends into spring, the head of the program office warned Wednesday.
-
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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Speed and range could be key for Navy’s next fighter jet
The Navy is knee deep in an analysis on how best to replace its Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. Though much work is still left to be done, the resulting platform could look a lot different than both those jets, with a much higher priority on range and speed.













