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Aviation Week - Executive Editor, Defense & Space
The U.S. Air Force search for a new military leader broadened to more retirees and lieutenant generals after a leading contender faced new criticism on social media report
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Three-Stars, Retirees Among Options For Top U.S. Air Force Job | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Air Force search for a new military leader broadened to more retirees and lieutenant generals after a leading contender faced new criticism on social media, sources say.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/three-stars-retirees-among-options-top-us-air-force-job
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eonardo is looking to replicate its success selling the BriteCloud active decoy to the Pentagon with its BriteStorm jammer system.
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Leonardo Targets U.S. With BriteStorm Jammer | Aviation Week Network
Leonardo is looking to replicate its success selling the BriteCloud active decoy to the Pentagon with its BriteStorm jammer system.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/leonardo-targets-us-britestorm-jammer
18 days ago
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U.S. Air Force Vice Nominee Pulled, Adding To Leadership Uncertainty | Aviation Week Network
The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of Gen. Thomas Bussiere to be the U.S. Air Force's vice chief of staff, a source says.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/us-air-force-vice-nominee-pulled-adding-leadership-uncertainty
23 days ago
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France says it has ordered a counter-drone laser system as a demonstrator with an eye on potentially fielding a system around 2030.
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France Orders Laser Weapon Demonstrator | Aviation Week Network
France says it has ordered a counter-drone laser system as a demonstrator with an eye on potentially fielding a system around 2030.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/france-orders-laser-weapon-demonstrator
25 days ago
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Switzerland scales back Hermes 900 requirement over delays, but sticks with program while flagging risk of further delays
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Switzerland Scales Back Hermes 900 Requirement Over Delays | Aviation Week Network
The Swiss government has opted to forgo key features in its Hermes 900 UAS because of repeated development delays.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/switzerland-scales-back-hermes-900-requirement-over-delays
25 days ago
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Joby has concluded a series of exercises with the U.S. Air Force in which it used an automated Cessna Caravan to fly thousands of miles over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii.
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Joby Completes Autonomous Caravan Exercise With U.S. Air Force | Aviation Week Network
Joby has concluded exercises with the U.S. Air Force in which it used an automated Cessna Caravan to fly thousands of miles over the Pacific and Hawaii.
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/advanced-air-mobility/joby-completes-autonomous-caravan-exercise-us-air-force
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NATO anticipates that all of its 32 members will meet its longstanding target to spend 2% of GDP on defense, though only three meet the revised 3.5% target figure alliance members agreed to achieve in core military spending by 2035.
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NATO Says All Members Will Meet 2% Spending Target | Aviation Week Network
NATO anticipates that all of its 32 members will meet its longstanding target to spend 2% of GDP on defense, though only three meet the revised 3.5% target figure.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/nato-says-all-members-will-meet-2-spending-target
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Qantas has significantly increased its firm orders for Airbus A321XLRs, as it prepares to bring its initial deliveries of this type into service on domestic routes in September.
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Qantas Orders 20 More A321XLRs For Domestic, International Flights | Aviation Week Network
Qantas significantly increased firm orders for Airbus A321XLRs, as it prepares to bring its initial deliveries of this type into domestic service in September.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/qantas-orders-20-more-a321xlrs-domestic-international-flights
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With more than 1,500 flights and almost 4,200 flight hours logged to-date by its 777-9 test fleet, Boeing is moving to the next stage of the twinjet’s certification program following FAA clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) phase 2D tests.
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Boeing 777-9 Certification Moves To Next Phase | Aviation Week Network
Boeing is moving to the next stage of the twinjet’s certification program following FAA clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization phase 2D tests.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-777-9-certification-moves-next-phase
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Flight testing for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) began Aug. 27, with the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. YFQ-42A taking off for the first time.
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GA-ASI Notches First U.S. Air Force CCA Flight Test | Aviation Week Network
Flight testing for the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft began with the YFQ-42A taking off for the first time.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/ga-asi-notches-first-us-air-force-cca-flight-test
about 1 month ago
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Saab is in talks with potential customers over the sale of a new, low-cost counter-drone interceptor that aims to fill a gap between gun-based air defenses and more expensive missiles.
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Saab Unveils Counter-Drone Interceptor | Aviation Week Network
Saab is in talks with potential customers over the sale of a new, low-cost counter-drone interceptor that aims to fill a gap between gun-based air defenses and more expensive missiles.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/saab-unveils-counter-drone-interceptor
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Blue Origin delays NS-35 launch attempt to "troubleshoot an issue with the booster’s avionics."
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At Tailhook, there are clear signs the U.S. Navy F/A-XX downselect between Boeing and Northrop Grumman may be back on deck
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SNC unveils its U.S. Navy jet trainer bid
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New Competitor Looks To Upend U.S. Navy Trainer Competition | Aviation Week Network
SNC’s Freedom proposal looks to revive a carrier-representative landing practice requirement for the T-45 replacement.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/new-competitor-looks-upend-us-navy-trainer-competition
about 1 month ago
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The wait for Blue Origin to lanch New Glenn a second time continues
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Blue Origin Pushes Back New Glenn Flight 2 Launch Window | Aviation Week Network
Blue Origin has delayed the opening of the launch window for its second New Glenn rocket to no earlier than Sept. 29.
https://aviationweek.com/space/launch-vehicles-propulsion/blue-origin-pushes-back-new-glenn-flight-2-launch-window
about 1 month ago
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Rheinmetalls' CCA agremeent with Anduril is not exclusive. The German defense company is also in talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin
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Rheinmetall In Talks With Boeing, Lockheed On CCAs For Germany | Aviation Week Network
Rheinmetall is in talks with Boeing and Lockheed Martin about potential collaboration on cooperative combat aircraft.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/rheinmetall-talks-boeing-lockheed-ccas-germany
about 2 months ago
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At some point this summer, a courier from a UAE-based freight forwarder will attempt to serve a court summons to Iran's Foreign Minister, informing the diplomat that his government is being sued in a Fort Worth courtroom by Bell Textron.
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Debrief: Bell Sues Iran For Unpaid Helo Storage Bills | Aviation Week Network
Iran's foreign minister is being sued by Bell Textron over a little-known dispute over helicopter storage fees dating back to the Iranian Revolution of the late 1970s.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/supply-chain/debrief-bell-sues-iran-unpaid-helo-storage-bills
about 2 months ago
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Joby Teams With L3Harris For Defense Hybrid eVTOL Missions
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Joby Teams With L3Harris For Defense Hybrid eVTOL Missions | Aviation Week Network
Joby Aviation has partnered with L3Harris to develop a hybrid eVTOL aircraft for defense applications—an optionally piloted, turbine hybrid version of its S4.
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/advanced-air-mobility/joby-teams-l3harris-defense-hybrid-evtol-missions
about 2 months ago
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Safran CEO sees LEAP-1A recovery by end of October as AIrbus rushes to meet delivery targets
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Safran CEO Targets Leap Delivery Recovery Before November | Aviation Week Network
Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said CFM International aims to catch up on Leap-1A engine deliveries to Airbus by the end of October.
https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/manufacturing-supply-chain/safran-ceo-targets-leap-delivery-recovery-november
about 2 months ago
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Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa
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Air France-KLM Pulls Out Of Air Europa Bid Process | Aviation Week Network
Air France-KLM has pulled out of the process to bid for Spanish leisure carrier Air Europa, its CEO confirms, as it publishes first-half results.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/air-france-klm-pulls-out-air-europa-bid-process
about 2 months ago
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Rolls-Royce begins development testing of engine bound for MV-75 FLRAA
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about 2 months ago
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Rolls-Royce CEO optimic company will secure a spot in again powering narrowbodies
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Rolls-Royce CEO 'Optimistic' On Future Narrowbody Position | Aviation Week Network
Rolls-Royce expects to have a position on a future narrowbody aircraft, CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said as the engine-maker released first-half earnings.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/rolls-royce-ceo-optimistic-future-narrowbody-position
about 2 months ago
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Pratt deliveries fell behind because of labor issues, Airbus CEO says
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2 months ago
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Airbus CEO says CFM International and now also Pratt & Whitney trail on A320 engine deliveries:
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Airbus Plans A330 Rate Hike, Battles A320 Engine Shortfall | Aviation Week Network
Airbus plans to boost production of the A330neo widebody after strong order bookings, while warning about challenges in delivering other output hikes.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/airbus-plans-a330-rate-hike-battles-a320-engine-shortfall
2 months ago
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Airbus CEO says company had 60 'gliders' at mid-year - holds 820 aircraft delivery guidance
2 months ago
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Airbus sees its portion of the Spirit AeroSystems deal closing in Q4 because of regulatory issues
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Airbus eyes A330 rate hike to 5/mo in 2029
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Boeing CEO plays down impact of risk of potential BDS mechanics strike in St. Louis and St. Charles; says sees no reason BDS reaching higg single digit margins
2 months ago
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Boeing CFO sees 2025 deliveries of 'a little better' than 400 737s for the year, and 787s at the high end of the 70-80 aircraft delivery range
2 months ago
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Boeing CEO says one KPI still below threshold before it would request FAA approval to go higher in 737 production rate; But says he expects to go to FAA 'soon' with the request
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2 months ago
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Boeing defense logs a second sequential quarter without charges, Boeing cites progress on MQ-25 and T-7
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2 months ago
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Boeing says it will build other 737 MAX models with -7, -10 certification slipping into 2026
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SpaceX plans another Starship flight test soon after a vehicle slated to perform that mission suffered an explosion in June.
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SpaceX Says Next Starship Flight Test Slated For August | Aviation Week Network
SpaceX plans another Starship flight test soon after a vehicle slated to perform that mission suffered an explosion in June.
https://aviationweek.com/space/operations-safety/spacex-says-next-starship-flight-test-slated-august
2 months ago
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Boeing CEO sees KPIs 'looking all green' to seek further 787 rate hike, but will take more time to seek approval
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2 months ago
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Russia has launched a crash program to harden military airfields near the border with Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s successful strikes with one-way attack drones
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Russia Hardens Military Airfields Near Ukraine After Drone Strikes | Aviation Week Network
Russia has launched a crash program to harden military airfields near the border with Ukraine in response to Kyiv’s successful strikes with one-way attack UAS.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/russia-hardens-military-airfields-near-ukraine-after-drone-strikes
2 months ago
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The U.S. Space Force plans to use its X-37B orbital test vehicle to conduct operational demonstrations of laser link communications and quantum-based navigation in space
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USSF To Test Laser Links, Quantum Sensor On New X-37B Mission | Aviation Week Network
The U.S. Space Force plans to use its X-37B to conduct operational demonstrations of laser link communications and quantum-based navigation in space.
https://aviationweek.com/space/launch-vehicles-propulsion/ussf-test-laser-links-quantum-sensor-new-x-37b-mission
2 months ago
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Boeing hits 787 rate 7 while 737-7/10 certiicaiton slips
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Boeing Hikes 737, 787 Output As New MAX Model Approvals Slip | Aviation Week Network
Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’...
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2 months ago
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A Lockheed Martin F-35B with a keel damaged 2.5 years ago during a crash landing will be fixed and returned to the fleet, says the U.S. Air National Guard pilot who ejected from the aircraft.
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U.S. Marine Corps Will Repair Keel-Damaged F-35B | Aviation Week Network
An F-35B damaged 2.5 years ago during a crash landing will be fixed and returned to the fleet, says the Air National Guard pilot who ejected from the aircraft.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/us-marine-corps-will-repair-keel-damaged-f-35b
2 months ago
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Airbus H160M flight trials get going with eye on 2028 first delivery
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Airbus Launches H160M Flight Testing | Aviation Week Network
Airbus has kicked off flight trials of the militarized version of the H160 helicopter in development for the French Armed Forces.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/airbus-launches-h160m-flight-testing
2 months ago
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Wizz Air is substantially scaling back its Airbus A321XLR order as it pivots away from “hot and harsh” environments following the decision to shut down its Abu Dhabi joint venture.
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Wizz Air To Slash A321XLR Order, Limits Future Use To UK Market | Aviation Week Network
Wizz Air has confirmed it will substantially scale back its Airbus A321XLR order as it pivots away from “hot and harsh” environments.
https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/wizz-air-slash-a321xlr-order-limits-future-use-uk-market
2 months ago
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GD CEO sees first Gulfstream G800 delivery "very soon"
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2 months ago
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GD sees 150-155 Gulfstream deliveries in 2025, with aerospace sales at around $12.9 bn, CEO says
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2 months ago
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General Dynamics sees first G800 deliveries in Q3 with 13 set to go to customers this year
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Belgium has no solid basis to become a full partner in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier argues
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Dassault Opposes Belgium's Proposal For Greater Role In FCAS Program | Aviation Week Network
Belgium has no solid basis to become a full partner in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier says.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/dassault-opposes-belgiums-proposal-greater-role-fcas-program
2 months ago
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Turkey-UK sign MOU paving way for Ankara's purchase of Eurofighter Typhoons
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Turkey Strikes Handshake Agreement With UK On Eurofighter Typhoon Buy | Aviation Week Network
Turkey signs MOU with UK that could lead to Eurofighter Typhoon purchase.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/turkey-strikes-handshake-agreement-uk-eurofighter-typhoon-buy
2 months ago
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RTX says GTF-related AOGs to come down meaningfully in H2
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Lockheed Martin takes $950 million pretax charge on classified aeronautics program
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Turkey Seen Closing In On Eurofighter Deal
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Turkey Seen Closing In On Eurofighter Deal | Aviation Week Network
Turkey is nearing an agreement to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft, according to people familiar with the talks.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/turkey-seen-closing-eurofighter-deal
2 months ago
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Italy's EA-37B Compass Call moves forward with contract for two aircraft
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Italy Orders L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call Standoff Jamming Aircraft | Aviation Week Network
The Italian government has formally signed the contract to acquire two EA-37B standoff jamming aircraft, manufacturer L3Harris Technologies says.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/italy-orders-l3harris-ea-37b-compass-call-standoff-jamming-aircraft
2 months ago
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Belgium tweaks combat suit plans
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Belgium Acquiring 11 More F-35s, Eyes Larger Role in European FCAS | Aviation Week Network
Belgium will acquire an 11 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, boosting its planned fleet for 45 aircraft.
https://aviationweek.com/defense/belgium-acquiring-11-more-f-35s-eyes-larger-role-european-fcas
2 months ago
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