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    GOV/MIL The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35

    For links see article source.... Posted for fair use..... http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22077/the-u-s-air-force-is-hiding-its-controversial-flyoff-between-the-a-10-and-f-35 The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35 The evaluation was already almost...
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    GOV/MIL The Air Force is arming pilots with this longer-range, stand-off rifle to use if they’re ever shot down

    Hummm....Remember the Russian pilot who used a grenade on himself so as not to be captured by Daesh a few months back.... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use...
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    TECH The Air Force's 'rods from god' could hit with the force of a nuclear weapon — with no fallout

    And Jerry Pournelle passed away September 8th of last year.... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-rods-from-god-kinetic-weapon-hit-with-nuclear-weapon-force-2017-9 The Air Force's 'rods from god' could hit with the force of a...
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    GOV/MIL The U.S. Air Force Is Quietly Cutting A-10s - Here we go again....

    Here we go again....I know this is "big project"/budget driven (AKA F-35 and the "budget battle") and a lot of "Zoomies" don't want to deal with it but this is becoming serious BS and some career peoples' scalps need to be hanging from the Congressional lodge pole.... For links see article...
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    GOV/MIL There's a flaw in the homeland missile defense system. The Pentagon sees no need to fix it

    Hummm......Yeah it's the LA Times but.... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-missile-defense-flaw-20170226-story.html NATION There's a flaw in the homeland missile defense system. The Pentagon sees no need to fix it Congress has...
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    GOV/MIL Tech: XS-1 Phase B: DARPA’s new space plane looks skyward

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.airforce-technology.com/features/featurexs-1-phase-b-darpas-new-space-plane-looks-skyward-4809183/ XS-1 Phase B: DARPA’s new space plane looks skyward DARPA has awarded contracts to Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Masten Space...
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    GOV/MIL Decision Time: Half of US F-15s Need Overhauls — Or Retirement

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2016/11/decision-time-half-americas-f-15s-need-overhauls-or-retirement/133206/?oref=defenseone_today_nl Decision Time: Half of US F-15s Need Overhauls — Or Retirement In a backseat ride over New...
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    GOV/MIL U.S. Air Force Fires Up the A-10 Depot Line to Keep Warthogs Flying 'Indefinitely'

    “Even though we will lose CAS capacity, we are retiring the A-10 anyway” USAF says http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?488065-“Even-though-we-will-lose-CAS-capacity-we-are-retiring-the-A-10-anyway”-USAF-says/page2 -- For links see article source..... Posted for fair use...
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    GOV/MIL OA-X: More Than Just Light Attack

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://warontherocks.com/2016/08/oa-x-more-than-just-light-attack/ OA-X: More Than Just Light Attack Mike Benitez August 16, 2016 http://warontherocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Light-attack.jpg Chief of Staff of the Air Force...
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    GOV/MIL Air Force chief of staff: Pilots getting half the training they need

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2016/08/14/air-force-chief-staff-pilots-getting-half-training-they-need/88532884/?platform=hootsuite Air Force chief of staff: Pilots getting half the training they need Phillip Swarts, Air...
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    OP-ED Gov/Mil - The Price of Admission: Understanding the Value of Stealth

    Hummm..... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://warontherocks.com/2016/06/the-price-of-admission-understanding-the-value-of-stealth/ The Price of Admission: Understanding the Value of Stealth Josh Wiitala June 2, 2016 The U.S. Air Force is in need of...
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    GOV/MIL “Even though we will lose CAS capacity, we are retiring the A-10 anyway” USAF says

    The F-35 is a capability cancer.... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://theaviationist.com/2016/03/24/us-air-force-retiring-a10-anyway/ “Even though we will lose CAS capacity, we are retiring the A-10 anyway” U.S. Air Force says Mar 24 2016 - 15 Comments By Dario...
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    OP-ED Gov/Mil - Saving Money on the F-22 Fighter Jet May Cost America a Hell of a Lot

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... https://news.vice.com/article/f-22-fighter-jet-production-line-pentagon-saving-money Defense & Security Saving Money on the F-22 Fighter Jet May Cost America a Hell of a Lot By Ryan Faith March 18, 2016 | 8:17 am The United States...
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    GOV/MIL Op-Ed: American Gripen: The Solution To The F-35 Nightmare

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://dailycaller.com/2016/01/22/american-gripen-the-solution-to-the-f-35-nightmare/ Opinion American Gripen: The Solution To The F-35 Nightmare David Archibald Author, Twilight of Abundance 5:36 PM 01/22/2016 One thing that has...
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    GOV/MIL Air Force hires civilian drone pilots for combat patrols; critics question legality

    Hummm.......... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-fg-drone-contractor-20151127-story.html Air Force hires civilian drone pilots for combat patrols; critics question legality By W.J. Hennigan•Contact Reporter November 27, 2015, 3:00 AM...
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    GOV/MIL So much for the F-35? U.S. Considers Up To 72 New F-15s Or F-16s.

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://aviationweek.com/defense/us-considers-72-new-f-15s-or-f-16s U.S. Considers Up To 72 New F-15s Or F-16s Bill Sweetman | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Nov 19, 2015 Comments 59 LONDON — The U.S. Air Force may solicit bids...
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    GOV/MIL USAF issues RfI for A/OA-10A re-winging

    Hummm....... For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.janes.com/article/54629/usaf-issues-rfi-for-a-oa-10a-re-winging Air Platforms USAF issues RfI for A/OA-10A re-winging Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly 18 September 2015 The US Air Force...
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    GOV/MIL USAF rolls out first 'Pacer Classic III'-upgraded Talon T-38

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.janes.com/article/53508/usaf-rolls-out-first-pacer-classic-iii-upgraded-talon Air Platforms USAF rolls out first 'Pacer Classic III'-upgraded Talon Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's International Defence Review 06...
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    GOV/MIL First Air Force: Upgraded F-16s needed urgently

    For links see article source..... Posted for fair use..... http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/guard-reserve/2015/03/05/first-air-force-upgraded-f-16s-needed-urgently/24432463/ First Air Force: Upgraded F-16s needed urgently By Brian Everstine, Staff writer 2:34 p.m. EST March 5, 2015...
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