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B-52s Come Under NATO Command for First Time

B-52s Come Under NATO Command for First Time

RAMSTEIN, Germany — U.S. B-52s came under NATO command and control for the first time ever during a Bomber Task Force training mission over Romania working out offensive and defensive manoeuvres with Allied fighters.

The Allied aircraft from Canada, Romania and France practiced fighter-bomber e…

Chinese YU-20 Tanker Has Third Refueling Point: Report

Chinese YU-20 Tanker Has Third Refueling Point: Report

The YU-20 aerial tanker has what seems to be a third refueling point at the tail of the aircraft in addition to the two under its wings, observers found in the aircraft’s first public display at the ongoing open day event of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.

Military analysts…

Pentagon Launches Innovative Manufacturing Pilot Program

Pentagon Launches Innovative Manufacturing Pilot Program

The Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Policy Office has launched a pioneering manufacturing pilot program, through the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program, with the Austin Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI) in Austin, Texas.

The first-of-its-kind pilot program will f…

UPS Purchases Eight Additional Boeing 767s

UPS Purchases Eight Additional Boeing 767s

SEATTLE — Boeing today announced an order from UPS for eight more 767 Freighters. The incremental order will increase UPS’s 767 Freighter fleet to 108 airplanes, enabling the global carrier to further modernize and sustainably grow its fleet.

“The additional 767s will help us continue to delive…

Nammo Invests in New Primer Factory in Central Finland

Nammo Invests in New Primer Factory in Central Finland

Vihtavuori has since 1922 has been known for producing high quality propellants for both civilian and military needs, and became part of the Nammo group in 2014. At Vihtavouri’s recent 100th anniversary celebration representatives from the Finnish Defense Forces and Nammo lauded the strong mutual p…
US Air Force Begins Training with New EOD Robot

US Air Force Begins Training with New EOD Robot

EGLIN AFB, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing’s explosive ordnance disposal flight recently received the newest EOD robotic system and began training with the equipment last week.

The T7 robot, built by L3Harris, is a major upgrade in both size and capability from its 20-year-old brother, the F6A.

T…


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