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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 21, 2020
Twelve years after the requirement emerged, the U.S. military finally appears serious about acquiring a light-attack aircraft fleet
Feb 21, 2020
While lawmakers always declare the president’s request dead on arrival on Capitol Hill, this year there was more than the usual dismissal by a rival branch of government.
Feb 21, 2020
The company aims to produce up to 42 engines per year at the new plant.
Feb 21, 2020
Russian Naval aircraft’s first flight; Space Force to integrate MILsatcom; F/A-18s tested in Finland; and Turkey’s armed drone.
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).