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US Air Force budget request leans toward R&D, trims fighter purchases
The Air Force plans to trim the number of F-15EXs it buys in 2025 from 24 to 18, and cap the fleet at 98.
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Asia Pacific
Next Indonesian president may be boon to military buildup, expert says
It appears Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto could become Indonesia's next president.
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V-22 Osprey fleet will fly again, with no fixes but renewed training
The V-22 is allowed to fly again, and the services will each implement their own training and maintenance protocols to get the fleet back to operations.
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Carmaker model may yield cheaper drone wingmen: Air Force Research Lab
AFRL hopes building drones on a common chassis structure, the way the auto industry builds cars, will let it turn out aircraft cheaper and more quickly.
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Indra seeks to lead consolidation in Spanish defense industry
The company wants to become the Spanish coordinator in European land, air and cyberspace programs.
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Analysts: Boeing purchase of Spirit could strengthen defense business
If Boeing ends up acquiring Spirit, it would bring the aircraft component manufacturer back under Boeing's wing for the first time in nearly two decades.
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Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crash
The Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.
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Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility
The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.
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Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing jets and drones
Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.
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Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights
The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
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Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech
The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.
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Northrop Grumman modifying Global Hawk drones for hypersonic tests
The military hopes mounting sensors on Range Hawk aircraft will allow it to be more agile and conduct more hypersonic tests.
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Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget
The F-35A purchase would be on top of earlier orders for 12 F-35Bs from the American defense company Lockheed Martin.
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Air Force reorg must happen fast and needs funding, chief says
The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this."
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UK opens bidding for new helicopter, to award contract in 2025
The U.K. wants its New Medium Helicopter to be able to perform up to five rotary-wing jobs that are now done by several aircraft.
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Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia
Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.
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US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean tests
Friday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea.
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