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Last Updated: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, 7:53 PM PST
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Pentagon officials anxious Trump may fire the military’s top general
By Politico: The president-elect has railed against “woke” generals and others who have pushed for diversity initiatives in the ranks.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer green-lights multibillion-pound fighter jet with Italy and Japan
By Financial Times: Fate of joint Global Combat Air Programme had been in question under Labour’s strategic defence review.
The F-16 Has No Built-In Ladder, But That Could Change Soon
By Air & Space Forces Mag: An Air Force F-16 pilot designed a collapsible ladder that weighs just six pounds and folds into the unused cockpit map case.
U.S. will send contractors to Ukraine to help fix its weapons
By Washington Post: U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air-defense systems are among the equipment in Ukraine requiring defense contractor support, the Pentagon said.
Nearly 15 Percent of US Air Force B-52 Bombers Deployed
By Air & Space Forces Mag: Ten B-52 bombers are currently deployed across Europe and the Middle East, representing nearly 15 percent of the U.S. Air Force fleet.
Future of Switzerland’s Patrouille Suisse Hangs in the Balance Amidst Parliamentary Debate
By europeanairshows.co.uk: The future of Patrouille Suisse, the renowned aerobatic squadron of the Swiss Armed Forces, is currently shrouded in uncertainty. As Parliament prepares for an important debate, the arguments for and against the continued operation of the F-5 Tiger fighter jets will take centre stage.
Take A Look At These New Photographs Of The B-21 Raider During A Test Flight
By The Aviationist: Sightings of the secretive B-21 Raider flying at high altitude continue. And we can't get enough of the incredible photos captured during test flights.