First Take, April 7, 2025

Two men posing in front of F-16 aircraft model
Credit: Rep. William Timmons
DEFENSE Lockheed Martin unveiled the first of 66 new-build F-16C/D Block 70s for Taiwan at its F-16 facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. has received a $7.3 billion contract for 156 Prachand light combat helicopters, 66 for the Indian Air Force and 90 for the army...
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