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Feb 26, 2020
Current Arconic chief executive John Plant will keep the reins of the new aerospace-focused Howmet Aerospace, becoming executive chairman of the critical supplier and co-CEO alongside Tolga Oal.
Feb 26, 2020
Britain has begun a deep review of its foreign policy in a move which will likely lead to significant adjustments to the capabilities of the country’s armed forces.
Feb 25, 2020
Norway has deployed its F-35s to Iceland, marking the first deployment of the type by the Nordic air force.
Feb 24, 2020
For decades, the top role as Chief of Air Staff in Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) has been the preserve of either pilots or aircrewmen. But that tradition could be turned on its head.
Feb 24, 2020
The U.S. military is requesting an additional 17 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Feb 24, 2020
The U.S. Air Force’s first two F-35 combat wings have reached the “full warfighting capability” milestone, service officials announced on Feb. 24. 
Feb 21, 2020
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will upgrade its main northern base, in part to support U.S. operations there.
Feb 20, 2020
Congress intends to keep “very tight eyes” on the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift, which needs to cost below $10,000 per flight hour to be effective, according to a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC).