US Air Force KC-135 goes down in Iraq, CENTCOM says
“The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.
B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirms
The event represents a precursor step toward validating capabilities essential for the B-21’s long-range, penetrating strike role.
Italy’s Leonardo rides high on soaring global defense spending
The firm's Michelangelo Dome, a multi-layered air defense system, is projected to yield €21 billion in new business in the next ten years, the CEO said.
Price tag for Epic Fury tops $11 billion in first six days, Pentagon tells Congress
The figure omitted a range of war-related expenses and is likely to rise.
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B-21 Raider completed ‘close-proximity flight’ with KC-135 tanker, US Air Force confirms
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France’s Mediterranean armada signals clout as Middle East may rethink alliances
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