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Mar 17, 2017
Airlines themselves can control most causes of delays. They should apply ‘self-help.’
Feb 10, 2017
Why replace what still works? This ejection-seat company still relies on vintage warbirds to test its products.
Feb 10, 2017
Ejection seats have evolved along with the aircraft they serve. Here is a brief history of the changes time and technology have wrought.
Feb 08, 2017
Introducing new, lighter helmet posed challenges for manufacturer Martin-Baker’s F-35 ejection seats.
Feb 07, 2017
UTC Aerospace Systems struggled to recover from the setback of losing the F-35 ejection seat competition to Martin-Baker, but with the first customers in hand for its latest ACES 5 the company is targeting domestic and international opportunities.

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May 31, 2022
A Raytheon Sentinel radar-reconnaissance aircraft previously operated by the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has been returned to flying status in preparation for a new career in the U.S. 
May 27, 2022
Lockheed Martin has warned that the UK could face a slow delivery profile for future orders of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as it looks to create additional front-line squadrons.
May 26, 2022
Finland and Sweden joining NATO instantly would enhance the alliance’s military power with capable air forces and increasing acquisition budgets, the nominee to lead U.S. European Command and become the alliance’s Supreme Allied Commander-Europe told lawmakers.
May 25, 2022
The Sigonella, Italy-based fleet of five Northrop Grumman RQ-4Ds conducted surge operations May 11-18 along NATO's eastern front.
May 25, 2022
The mission prompted the scramble of Japanese and South Korean fighters, as it skirted territorial airspaces. 
May 23, 2022
More than 20 nations announced new packages of military aid for Ukraine following a meeting of more than 40 countries on May 23, the Pentagon announced.
May 23, 2022
The EU is concerned that member states are not coordinating their procurements, leading to further fragmentation of the defense industry. 
May 19, 2022
The Pentagon on May 19 announced it would airlift more counter-artillery radars, howitzers and other equipment to Ukraine, shortly after the Senate approved a $40.1 billion package of assistance.