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4 August

A KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Mar. 7, 2017. Travis was recently selected as one of the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)

Boeing Resumes KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Deliveries After Pause

Travis Air Force Base has received its first KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft after Boeing halted deliveries in February due to quality concerns.

4 August

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Mulls Mirage Fighter Service Extension Amid F-16 Delivery Delays

The Taiwanese military is considering extending the service life of its Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft as it awaits the delivery of American F-16 jets.

4 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Two US Navy Men Arrested on China Spying Charges

Two serving members of the US Navy have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Department of Justice said Thursday.

3 August

Joe Saballa

US Approves David’s Sling Air Defense System Sale to Finland: Israel

The US government has given its approval to sell the David’s Sling air defense system to Finland, according to the Israeli defense ministry.

3 August

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during F-AIR Colombia International Aeronautics and Space Fair at José María Córdova Airport in Rionegro, Colombia, July 14, 2023. F-AIR showcases longstanding partnership and friendship the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Space Command has with Colombia and throughout Latin America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)

Rojoef Manuel

Amentum to Manage US Navy F-16 Viper Adversary Fleet Sustainment

Amentum has received a contract to manage the modernization and sustainment of US Navy F-16 Viper adversary fighter jets in Nevada.

3 August

Rojoef Manuel

IERUS to Support US Testing Systems, Facilities for Next-Gen Weapons

The US Air Force has selected IERUS for a $1-billion ceiling award to support testing facilities and platforms dedicated to next-generation weapons and cyber systems.

3 August